Seven days on a river in a blue canoe

When Aaron and I were little, our parents read many, many books to us. I take that back: When Aaron … More

Caribou

We were walking through a regenerating burn. As we traveled through the bright, prolific fireweed, charred spruce trunks left ashy … More

“I expect to walk to the footbridge and see fifteen people, at all times, with their mouths open in awe. … More

It’s been five full days since I returned from the far North. Every experience changes us, often imperceptibly, sometimes deeply … More

Today I was sent to our Atigun site alone to finish up captures. When I’m alone in Alaska, I feel alone. … More

The Ruby and the Sunrise are one. Be courageous and discipline yourself. Completely become hearing and ear and wear the … More

My mental theme of the day was choosing to work hard. There is this idea in my head that one’s … More