THIS BLUEBERRY LIFE

Creating Family Traditions in Urban Alaska

Hello and welcome. This Blueberry Life is a collection of my thoughts and doings as I create a yearly rhythm and set of traditions for our family in urban Alaska. This is Dena'ina homeland.

Reaching out with Letters

When was the last time you wrote a letter? For me, it was weeks ago. Somehow the time has gotten away from me. In this age of email and...

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Sep 16, 20223 min read

Morning Poetry: Something Told the Wild Geese

A poem in the public domain by Rachel Field Something told the wild geese It was time to go, Though the fields lay golden Something...

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Aug 16, 20221 min read

Morning Poetry: The Hills

The Hills by Rachel Field including an audio recording by me.

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Aug 8, 20221 min read

Traditions: Herbal Flower Teas

Teas Using Heartsease, Chamomile, Borage, and Yarrow

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Aug 4, 20225 min read

State Fair Entries, a Rural American Tradition

In July, we start thinking hard about the Alaska State Fair. Berries are ripe for making jams and jellies. Some vegetables are ready to...

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Jul 7, 20224 min read

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ABOUT ME

Traditions. Explorations. And fun along the way.

I’m so glad you’ve come. This Blueberry Life is where I explore the rhythm and traditions we are creating for our family in Alaska. We live on Dena'ina homelands, but our family originated in northern Europe, mostly in the British Isles and Germany. We are striving to blend ancient traditions from our heritage while respecting and living fully in Alaska. I hope you read something here that inspires you to create a new tradition for your family, to delve into your own heritage, or to more fully embrace where you live now. Because I have been inspired by others sharing how they are creating their own unique and distinctive lives, I thought it was only fair to share a bit about myself in return.

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