Exploring life at the 64th parallel... and beyond.

Four hours.  That was the total amount of possible sunlight in Fairbanks today.  Yes, you read that right. Four hours. It wasn't until about 1:15PM that I actually saw the sun on a trip up Chena Ridge.  At this time of year the sun sits so low on the horizon that if you're not high enough in the ...

“When you have come to the edge of all light that you know and are about to drop off into the darkness Of the unknown, Faith is knowing One of two things will happen: There will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly” ~ Patrick Overton Praise God, we are ready to fly!

As southerners our world seems to revolve around food.  Someone gets married, we eat cake. Someone dies, we take over fried chicken and potato salad.  Have a bad day at work? A piece of pie will wash your troubles away (with milk of course).  Get promoted? Well, that's a pie moment too or ice cre...