Goodbyes have always been hard for me. The leaves have fallen from the trees and blanketed the wet ground. The air has gotten colder, and chilly walks to the shower building in the morning are making it harder and harder to get out of bed. The shops and hotels in the nearby "canyon" have boarded … Continue reading So Long, Farewell.

Autumn is here in Denali. The golds of aspens and willows spread through forests, across valleys, and over mountains. The air is crisp and cool enough for a jacket, scarf, and socks with my Chacos. I've started craving things like apple pie, chai tea, and homemade applesauce. The last month and a half has been … Continue reading Falling into Autumn