by Tele | Dec 2, 2011 | Culture, Reading & Writing, Women in Fishing
As much (and as loudly) as I grieve our autumn migration, leaving our Sitka family for the winter, it doesn’t take long before I remember that this transient lifestyle brings the best of several worlds into my life. Our winter-life offers luxuries like...
by Tele | Oct 28, 2011 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Family, Reading & Writing
The twenty-four hour daylight of Alaskan summers can allow a person to forget they’re in the 61st latitude, with the round-the-clock rays that foster 1200 pound pumpkins, 120 pound cabbages, and perpetually pants-less three year old children. That day...
by Tele | Oct 21, 2011 | Commercial Fishing, Reading & Writing
One of the great myths about commercial fishing for a living is this: “Oh, you guys only work half the year! Must be nice, having all that time off.” Cap’n J and I usually just smile. With him trekking through the wilderness to shoot gorgeous photos, me...
by Tele | Oct 12, 2011 | Alaska, Culture, Reading & Writing, Women in Fishing
Early September, I hit land and jumped online. Waded through weeks of spam, mass mailings, and impersonal updates. Just when I felt like I might as well have stayed at sea, a message from Annie Boreson leapt out: I just wanted to tell you that I love your...
by Tele | Sep 24, 2011 | Alaska, Environment, Reading & Writing, Wildlife
Alaska Book Week is almost here! October 8 – 15; more info here. Join Hooked in celebrating ABW from wherever you are, by cozying up with one of Alaska’s many talented authors. This is a review of one of my favorites. Packing for halibut fishing last May...
by Tele | Aug 21, 2011 | Commercial Fishing, Reading & Writing
Commercial fishing is a manic endeavor, boots-on-deck busy when we’re in ‘em, and plenty of book devouring downtime when we’re not. “You should post some reviews of what you’re reading,” Cap’n J’s mom urged. Sounded like a good idea. There’s an abundance of...
