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October 21, 2019October 27, 2019

Fall in Southeast Alaska and Beyond!

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August 5, 2019October 12, 2019

Sustainability in Alaska

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June 24, 2019October 12, 2019

Playing Tourist in My Town

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May 29, 2019October 12, 2019

I Will Share

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Fall in Southeast Alaska and Beyond!

By sjones9190 on October 21, 2019October 27, 2019

Fall is my favorite time of year and the season of my birth. Since I love fall so much, I have instilled that the same appreciation in my children. Speaking of children, I love Fall so much I named one of my children after the season, as well! “Autumn” Since we love “Autumn” so much,

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Sustainability in Alaska

By sjones9190 on August 5, 2019October 12, 2019

Most of my adult life I have felt it was important to be somewhat self-sufficient. Not having to rely entirely on the stores and money to provide for all of mine and my family’s needs gives me a sense of security. My dream was to have my own homestead where I produced a lot of

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Playing Tourist in My Town

By sjones9190 on June 24, 2019October 12, 2019

I am writing this blog while sitting here on our boat in the middle of the ocean off of Juneau Alaska, while my family halibut fishes. I have not written a blog post in a while, since my Daughter and Grandbabies were here for 3 weeks. While they were here, we tried to give them

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I Will Share

By sjones9190 on May 29, 2019October 12, 2019

There is a huge debate/uproar here in Juneau Alaska. They are even holding public meetings about it. The debate is over the tourists. Yes, it can be disruptive. The traffic from the tour buses, helicopters, float planes, and cruise ships. The people walking around downtown and at the glacier. Juneau becomes a bustling city full

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The things no one tells you

By sjones9190 on May 20, 2019October 3, 2019

There are things no one tells you about and there are things you do not think to ask about, when moving to a new place. There are also some things you are told but just cannot quite grasp or believe. You just have to figure it out as you go. With the onset of our

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The Importance of Travel

By sjones9190 on May 5, 2019October 3, 2019

Over the last week, I took a trip to DC for a work conference. I was excited and nervous to explore the Capital City. Even though I was nervous, I knew it would be a positive experience, no matter the circumstance. There is so much you can learn from traveling… Five important things you get

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#Alaska Problems

By sjones9190 on April 16, 2019October 12, 2019

Shopping in Alaska People in the lower 48 love to shop on Amazon and so do Alaskans. Especially in Juneau Alaska. In Juneau we do not have a lot of shopping options since we are off the road system. Therefore, Amazon can be a necessity we it comes to making purchases. For instance, my daughter

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Off the Road & the Need for a Boat

By sjones9190 on April 7, 2019October 3, 2019

Buying a boat is like buying a house in Juneau. There is not a lot of affordable options that are good quality. We lucked out and found someone who had not yet listed their boat. It was an older boat in good condition. Otherwise we would have had to pay thousands of dollars more for

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The Harder the Struggle the Sweeter the Journey! -Marriage

By sjones9190 on April 5, 2019April 15, 2019

Tomorrow will be my husband and I’s 23rd anniversary. This is one of my greatest successes. We all know that marriage is under fire and more and more people are getting divorced. I am especially proud that we have overcome many adversities throughout our 23 years of marriage. 1st – We were married at a

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New Place New Perspective

By sjones9190 on March 17, 2019September 1, 2019

When moving or visiting a new place, you are bound to learn something new and gain a new perspective. I have been in Juneau for four months now and I have gained many new perspectives from a change in scenery. Join me on this 4-Part Series, New Place New Perspective. Perspective #1- Diversity is Awesome!

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