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It takes a special person to move from New York City to the Arctic. My family says it takes someone for whom they should always have updated commitment papers ready. But my 30 years in Barrow, Alaska were great. Read my book, Parallel Logic, to find out just how funny they were. It can be ordered online at www.alaskabooksandcalendars.com

Now I live a mundane life in Anchorage where I operate a very small, unusually non-profit making company, Precious Cargo, Ltd. I also write a weekly column for the Anchorage Daily News.

I'm a writer for hire. Having worked for politicians, I have no standards I will not stoop below if you pay me to write for you. Enjoy my site. And keep laughing. It beats hell out of the alternative. See my bio...

What happens when you don’t vote
I’m sure she appreciates the apology
This may sound silly but…
Labor Day
When will I learn?
Moles and such
Can you hear it too?
Our throw away kids
Let me see if I have this straight…..
Emmys vs Oscars
Ah Monday
Summer
Just another insane moment in my house
A belated birthday wish
The war ends in dead silence

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