Welcome to my home...

It is a big one, and harbors mountains in place of tables, rivers in place of a sofa.  Welcome to Alaska!


I came to the state for the first time in 2005, and since then the "Alaskan experience" has changed nearly everything about my life, whether I am in Alaska or somewhere else (I am an active-duty naval officer who is often out of the state, unfortunately).  I think differently, live differenctly, and have cultivated a new set of priorities.  The way I approach the challenge of healing, talk to God, and write have all undergone a revolution that can only be credited to mountains that take your breath away. 


We'll have plenty of time to talk about that... more so than you may want!  Most mornings, in fact, I will start my day by "talking" about Alaska here.  The idea for this blog came in a roundabout way from an editor to whom I regularly submit articles.  My pieces typically center around nutrition, fitness, and holistic health "how to's."  She knew I was off to Alaska for the summer fishing and jokingly asked if there were Alaskan recipes for health.  I laughed, too, but told her a bit about the cyclical living patterns, sustainable homesteads, and deeply rooted spirituality that make me feel alive whenever I am home.  She told me I had identified my niche, and challenged me to explore it.


So, here I am, exploring Alaska one day at a time and inviting you along for the ride.  I hope you have as much fun as I will!