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Feb 28, 20231 min read
Aurora Ice Museum!
I didn't know what to expect in the Ice Museum...but I knew it would be cold. And I wasn't wrong about that! But there was so much...


Feb 27, 20231 min read
Dog Sled Adventure!
MOST FUN EVER! Thanks to our traveling companions for letting me use their video. I didn't take any video because I heard that the ride...

Feb 26, 20231 min read
From Fairbanks to Chena!
What an adventure our short excursion to Chena was! You can see in the video that we started out in our regular parkas, and ended up in...


Feb 24, 20231 min read
Our First Aurora !
A Weekend Treat !!! The Aurora Borealis is exactly why we wanted to visit Alaska, and we were not disappointed. Despite heavy snow on...

Feb 23, 20231 min read
A Trip on the Alaskan Railroad!
We arrived home Wednesday night around 8:30...so I'm back in the saddle tonight, and I want to tell you all about our fabulous trip!...
Feb 20, 20231 min read
Vacation Blog...Interrupted!
Dear Readers, We are at Chena Hot Springs after a long day of travel in which our "coach" broke down 1/2 way to our destination, in 10...


Feb 19, 20231 min read
Art and Nature in Anchorage!
So much to see and do! Plus every time we go outside it takes us 15 minutes to dress with multiple layers! But thanks to Robert we are...


Feb 17, 20231 min read
A Walkabout in Anchorage!
It was 19 degrees today when we were walking around town - but we enjoyed ourselves and practiced for even colder temperatures when we...

Feb 15, 20231 min read
Alaska...Here We Come!
We're in Anchorage, and it was a long day. We left at 8:30 a.m. for a 10:10 a.m. departure at LAX - and then a 4 hour layover in Seattle....

Feb 14, 20231 min read
REI's New "RE Supply" Department!
I can't count the times we visited REI for our trip -- and I loved every one! And now, I check the Re-Supply store before I do anything...

Feb 13, 20231 min read
Dedicated to the Ones I Love...
What a thoughtful, extravagant gift my husband gave me! It has been a delight to practice my recital piece on it these past few days! I...


Feb 12, 20231 min read
SuperBowl Val Pals!
Busy Day! Try Tip was delicious -- and our guest Paul brought a fabulous Tamale Pie! Lots of good eating! Cora and her sister Gracie were...


Feb 9, 20231 min read
Best Valentine Dessert Ever!
Here's the link to a home run dessert for you or your honey! Have a great weekend! https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pots-de-creme/ And...

Feb 8, 20231 min read
Three Jobs for Jill!
Done in for the day! Ready to party tomorrow!

Feb 7, 20232 min read
Vacay Reads!
Who am I kidding? I will be lucky to get through one of these books on our vacay. I think we are going to be either very busy or very...


Feb 6, 20231 min read
Packing for Alaska!
Literally. The only thing that I have done so far is complain. Robert is a saint.


Feb 5, 20231 min read
Valentines in the Garden!
I love that YouTube chose this thumbnail for this video. Robert has been my Valentine for over 50 years. Lucky me. You will NOT believe...

Feb 2, 20231 min read
More Cold Weather Preparations!
Robert says that we are going to need gonzo luggage! Have a great weekend!

Feb 1, 20231 min read
Cheeto Parkas!
It's healthy to laugh at yourself - and that's something that Robert and I are able to do most of the time! These parkas are a hoot --...
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