Kickstarting Fairbanks!
photos courtesy of Alaskan Arctic Expeditions For a man who’s spent a lifetime breaking trails on purpose, Joe Henderson is an unlikely proponent of the happy accident. But that’s really … Continue reading
COLLECTION: Water
I come from New York City where things – like water, fire responders, and trash collectors – just magically appear. Not the case in Fairbanks. This week’s COLLECTION is an … Continue reading
Sunshine and Lollipops
Winter is starting to wear on people. Unsurprisingly, it’s really getting to the people who like to complain all day every day via Tumble and Tweet about everything there could … Continue reading
New Year, New You?
I arrived in Fairbanks for the second time on April 29. Winter’s footprint was still stepping pretty heavily on spring’s neck. The air was cold, trees were bare, and while … Continue reading
365 Days of Print: Dec 27
While speaking with a Fairbanks local today I mentioned that one of my favorite things about this town is that there’s a real sense of community here. She exclaimed incredulously, … Continue reading
Fairbanks Holiday Gift Guide!
One of my favorite things about Fairbanks is that it’s a treasure trove of indie businesses and, although shopping here can be challenging at times, there’s a ton of cool … Continue reading
The Top 3 Bands in Fairbanks
Lorien Nettleton was recently sold for $400. (As part of the 31st annual Talkeetna Bachelor’s Auction. Hear that story here). He also recently interviewed mountain climber Masatoshi Kuriaki “just before … Continue reading
Sometimes Alaska Sounds Like This…
I was following the pack all swallowed in their coats With scarves of red tied ’round their throats To keep their little heads From falling in the snow White Winter … Continue reading
I love you but I’ve chosen darkness
We’re rushing headlong into it now. I feel like a Chilean miner being lowered quickly towards the bottom of a dark chasm. Or like a coin that’s been dropped from … Continue reading
365 Days of Print: Dec 8
A good friend of mine just landed a fab new job. It’s nice to be a freelance creative, flitting about all willy-nilly and having the freedom of fluidity. But it’s … Continue reading
FairbanksHawt
I’ve been working on a post about architecture in Fairbanks and I’m in the midst of email conversations with two local architects but before I actually post anything on the … Continue reading
AK vs AK 