Cell Phone Madness
In which we discuss frustrations with all that is involved in cellular phone lifespans and the trouble of having to get a new one with all it entails. See also:
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2024/07/10/planned-failure-why-dont-cellular-phones-last-twenty-years-n2176616
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2024: The Glacier View Car Launch
We attended the 2024 Glacier View Car Launch, a great Alaskan Independence Day tradition. We spoke with some locals, watched a uniquely Alaskan fly-by by some bush planes and a Coast Guard C-130 - and of course saw 30 cars launched off a cliff above the Matanuska River!
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So Far So Good - Machine Shed Ep. 1
In which we examine the frame-up of our new machine and wood shed, the first major improvement to our Alaska property.
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Grandma's Irises - Flowering Alaska
In which we examine our home's flower garden, including a very special iris with a long, long history. Look for more at the links below.
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Politics, Elder Abuse, and Worse Choices
In which we speculate as to why Joe Biden remains in office, consider worse options - and wonder why people shoot videos in their cars. Look for more at the links below.
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Taxes and Un-Taxes in Alaska
In which we talk about sales taxes, income taxes, blue Anchorage, and why we get paid to live in Alaska. It's true!
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Chores, Flamethrowers and Dandelions
In which we discover the wonders of burning weeds, and see the Mrs. gathering dandelions for dandelion wine. Follow me on X and RedState!
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Relaxing, And the Importance of Being Outside
In which we discover the wonders of being outside, relaxing, and letting the stress of the day bleed away. Follow me at RedState and Twitter:
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Big Animals
In which we discuss more big animals, the dangers associated with them, and even talk about a certain sword-faced land whale.
Check out these stories for more:
https://redstate.com/brutalbrittany/2024/04/30/a-drunk-man-decided-to-kick-a-bison-in-yellowstone-learns-about-consequences-n2173525
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2024/05/06/only-in-norway-tourist-fined-for-getting-too-close-to-a-walrus-n2173845
https://redstate.com/wardclark/2024/05/21/vacation-season-cautions-large-animals-can-be-dangerous-n2174469
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How About That Gun Safe?
In which we examine the Browning Hell's Canyon 65-gun safe, and how it won't really hold 65 guns - but is a great safe all the same.
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Of Bears and Men
In which we speak about clueless urban women, bears, and how in the Great Land we are accustomed to the latter, and thankfully not the former.
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The TikTok stupidity mentioned herein:
https://youtu.be/HJw1tODf9i4?si=MztIuxoPdY64Kp0d
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Living in Alaska III
In which we discuss the nature of frost-heaving and the buried treasures that emerge from the snow when it melts.
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Thoughts on California
Wherein we talk about gorgeous Korean girls, electric cars, and California.
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Living in Alaska II
Beards, and plenty of them. It's a requirement for men living in Alaska to have facial hair. (For women, it's optional.) Follow along and I'll explain this revelation.
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Army Nicknames and Nails
In which we discuss how the Army deals with unique names and a lesson in young men and beer.
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Alaska and Cargo Containers
Why do you see so many cargo containers on rural properties in Alaska? Well, here's why and I'm gonna tell ya.
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Shanghai and the Chinese Fire Drill
From Alaska, musing on an experience from a Communist country a long time ago, in another life.
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Living in Alaska I
You don't have to be a little bit crazy to live in Alaska, but it sure doesn't hurt.
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Moose, behind our Susitna Valley office, March 18, 2024
This is a young bull, probably no older than two years. You can see his antler buds are starting to swell a little.
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