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Postcards from the Transition

Postcards from the Transition.

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Category: Sitka

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Raven’s “Jack Benny” Birthday

February 18, 2021February 18, 2021 Rich McClear

Eighteen and twenty-one are milestone birthdays.  When I was in my 20s the old saw “don’t trust anyone over 30” made 30 the milestone birthday where you became irrelevant.  But what comes after 30?  All downhill?  NO!  We grew up … Continue reading Raven’s “Jack Benny” Birthday

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Surfin’ in a Wintery Mix

January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 Rich McClear

This afternoon I looked out my window and saw a nice sucker hole opening up very quickly so I jumped on it. On my way to Starrigavan I stopped at Sandy Beach to watch the surfers and the waves rolling … Continue reading Surfin’ in a Wintery Mix

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Bumps On A Log.

January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 Rich McClear

I have walked by this log hundreds of times and photographed it dozens.  It probably washed ashore when the pulp mill was in operation and giant log booms, pulled by tugs, passed this point on their way to Silver Bay.  … Continue reading Bumps On A Log.

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Pictures on Boxing Day

December 27, 2020December 27, 2020 Rich McClear

I was walking along the Silver Bay path, a young family was coming the other way when a little girl pointed over my shoulder and behind me.  “Mama, there!” “Good eye sweetie.” I spun around and saw two whale spouts.  … Continue reading Pictures on Boxing Day

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Thoughts on Boxing Day

December 26, 2020December 26, 2020 Rich McClear

Christmas Eve is usually a busy day for me.  Tradition is that I do my Christmas Shopping on the 24th.  I have finally learned that I should do most of it before then but some traditions I can’t let go … Continue reading Thoughts on Boxing Day

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God’s Garlands

December 21, 2020December 21, 2020 Rich McClear

Tree moss fires my imagination.  On Halloween it looked spooky enough to move me to write a blog post about it.   As we approach Christmas it stops looking spooky and begins to look festive.  I was walking along the Mosquito … Continue reading God’s Garlands

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Winter Sunsets

December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 Rich McClear

From our perch, looking South southwest over Jamestown Bay toward the Gulf of Alaska, I have a crows’ nest view of incoming weather, and from September to March I have nightly views of winter sunsets, when I can see them … Continue reading Winter Sunsets

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Floating Joy

December 16, 2020December 20, 2020 Rich McClear

Forty years ago, we were living in Sollar’s Trailer Court.  We could see a small slice of the channel from the front window of our mobile home because we were a little forward of the trailer next to us.  One … Continue reading Floating Joy

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A History of “The Battery Exchange”

December 15, 2020December 16, 2020 Rich McClear

The number to call is (907) 747-5877. I can’t seem to fix it in the block below. The link to Raven Radio is here. December 24 will not be a normal Thursday night.  It’s Christmas Eve and the Battery Exchange … Continue reading A History of “The Battery Exchange”

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All Hallows Moss

October 31, 2020October 31, 2020 Rich McClear

Stringy stuff in my hair, that’s the memory of Halloween for me.  As kids we approached and entered the “Haunted House” where someone had hung strings or threads from the ceiling that would get into our hair, adding something tactile … Continue reading All Hallows Moss

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Brave Heart Buoys

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Rich McClear

August 28, 2020 Anyone who’s beachcombed in Southeast Alaska knows about hard plastic fishing buoys.  Japanese fishermen use them, and sometimes they escape and wash up on our shores along with beach glass and flocks of rubber ducks that fell … Continue reading Brave Heart Buoys

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Alaska Pirates (Radio in Sitka)

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Rich McClear

In August 1982 Raven Radio had been on the air for 6 months, broadcasting from the Historic Cable House, the old Army Communications Service (ACS) center built in 1906.  I was manager of Raven Radio when two older men climbed … Continue reading Alaska Pirates (Radio in Sitka)

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Recovery Fishing

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 Rich McClear

HAL CPP Platinum-33-State COI August 8, 2020  And just like that it’s fall.  The skies are overcast and even though sunset is still late, a little before 9 PM, it feels dark.  We’ve had a good deal of rain this … Continue reading Recovery Fishing

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The Last Week of July

August 9, 2020August 9, 2020 Rich McClear

August 7, 2020 I’m sitting in my living room looking out at the rain this first week of August.  Fall is coming and I’m dreaming of that last week of July.  A week that confirms for me that Southeast Alaska … Continue reading The Last Week of July

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A Duck Dump and Antique Cars

July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 Rich McClear

This was a dry Independence Day.  Not only did it not rain but there was no water fight.  The water fight has been my favorite July Fourth activity for years.  The Coast Guard and Fire Department square off against each … Continue reading A Duck Dump and Antique Cars

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A Shady Resting Place.

May 30, 2020May 30, 2020 Rich McClear

May 30, 2020, Sitka, Alaska I don’t like visiting cemeteries.  Perhaps it’s a reminder of my own mortality.  Or perhaps it was watching my elementary school being built in the summer of 1950.  To make room for the school playground … Continue reading A Shady Resting Place.

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Up Hill!

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 Rich McClear

May 28, 2020, Sitka, Alaska.   Sitka seem a little schizophrenic.  Part of Sitka, along with the rest of Alaska, has started to “re-open responsibly” according to the Governor’s directive.  And another part is reacting to Sitka’s second COVID case.  While … Continue reading Up Hill!

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Who Was That Masked Man?

May 3, 2020May 3, 2020 Rich McClear

May 3, 2020, Sitka, Alaska I would not make a good bank robber.  On my walk yesterday almost everyone greeted me by name “Hi Rich” while I was wearing my mask.  Only one person, someone I have known for decades, … Continue reading Who Was That Masked Man?

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Michio Hoshino Totem Pole Redux..

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Rich McClear

May 1, 2020, Sitka, Alaska   It’s been a while since I visited the Michio Hoshino memorial totem pole on the south side of the Halibut Point Rec.  Today was a nice sunny day so I decided to hike down for … Continue reading Michio Hoshino Totem Pole Redux..

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Social Distance vs Cabin Fever

April 19, 2020April 19, 2020 Rich McClear

April 19, 2020,  Sitka, Alaska     The instructions are confusing.  We’re supposed to shelter at home but are encouraged to go outside for exercise.  In spring, when the weather turns nice Alaskans NEED to get outside to crush cabin fever.  Sheltering … Continue reading Social Distance vs Cabin Fever

Alaska, Lent and Easter, Sitka4 Comments

When Does Lent End?

April 12, 2020April 12, 2020 Rich McClear

Memories of Grandma    April 12, 2020, Easter Sunday, Sitka, Alaska    This year Lent started for us on a Thursday.  We completely lost Ash Wednesday because of an untimely crossing of the dateline.  So, we attended Ash Thursday services on MS … Continue reading When Does Lent End?

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He Is Not Here

April 11, 2020April 11, 2020 Rich McClear

Matthew 28:6 April 11, 2020, Sitka, Alaska One of the trails I regularly walk was “Easter Bombed.”  The shells you see in the pictures were scattered, but scattered carefully.  They made my walk on Thursday delightful.  They were a message … Continue reading He Is Not Here

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Social Distancing…day 2

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020 Rich McClear

April 9, 2020, Sitka, Alaska     I needed some more practice at social distancing before I really took it on-line.   It was a beautiful day to try.  I decided to walk along Silver Bay where I would not encounter too many … Continue reading Social Distancing…day 2

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Sprung …well sort of.

April 8, 2020April 8, 2020 Rich McClear

April 8, 2020, Sitka, AK  My quarantine ended last night and I resumed my walks today — at a social distance.  When I first got up it was blowing and raining and I thought “no way.”  But this afternoon I … Continue reading Sprung …well sort of.

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