http://slow.writerscafe.org/akdale The original writings of author AK en-us Copyright 2026 WritersCafe.org 1776172974 WritersCafe.org RSS Generator 15 Don’t you want to write something truly amazing? Just onepiece that really matters? One something that touches people and makes themlaugh and cry and think about how great it is to be alive. One simple story orpoem or whatever that people will pass around from friend to friend. S.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/akdale/601686/ Today is December 31, 2009.  This is the toughest time to work away from home, the lastweek of the year. Family and dear friends who came to visit from far away forChristmas before I returned to work on December 23rd have already gone back to their homes in other states. 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But you need to decide for yourself. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/akdale/326242/  It was a warm and cozy little home, designed on the fly and built as money allowed. The heating system was a Blaze Princess wood-burning stove that would hold a noble fire for almost twelve hours. Later, when natural gas came to the neighborhood, a forced air gas furnace was installed. A few.. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/akdale/316136/ The photo features my best buddy Knik taking a bit of a break. We were helping to build the first of three remarkable log churches in Soldotna, Alaska, circa 1977. Knik's gone now, but the church is still very much alive! Click the link next to my avatar. http://slow.writerscafe.org/writing/akdale/304717/ I know this reads like fiction... but it truly was just another afternoon in my Alaska. How I do love this place. 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