Tag Archives: bears

Out to Dinner

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Old Woman

Mostly I go out to dinner so I won’t have to cook and wash up. It’s nice to be waited on for a change. I care about the food, of course; I don’t like it to be terrible. With age … Continue reading →

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Driving into summer and counting bears

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Old Woman

We are home on Lummi.  Alaska seems far away.  I felt a twinge of regret as we left the little house alone, water drained from all the pipes, refrigerator off, windows shut and everything put away or stowed in the … Continue reading →

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The way we live now (in Alaska)

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Old Woman

We have been here for 3 weeks now.  I love it here.  I love the isolation, the quiet (except for the occasional singing of the dogs across the street).  It is beautiful in an austere way.  Peaceful.  I spend my … Continue reading →

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Clarifications

Posted on May 3, 2010 by Old Woman

Here are a few notes on my last post and some responses to comments. I am sorry for the mistake about the location of the militia that was recently in the news because of a plot to kill policemen.  It … Continue reading →

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