Penelope Voyaging: Recent Episodes
Robin Dern
Sharing stories and celebrating people every day from the Great North and beyond. Content subject to copyright.
Chugiak/Eagle River has hosted the one and only Bear Paw Festival for the past 38 years. I was able to talk to many folks involved in advance of the opening events.
Originally recorded May 5, 2021, a chat with family friend & business owner, Ivy, who’s restaurant is located in George Floyd Square. Ivy, and her husband Dwight, retired from the restaurant business this past year, but Smoke In The Pit is still operating, now run by their children! The following conversation is one story, of many I’m sure, about a hard subject matter, a wonderful neighborhood, ongoing problems in our country, a search for answers…and really good food. I am getting around to publishing it a year late, compelled to do so by the anniversary of Mr. Floyd’s death and the tragedy in Uvalde. Also by the fact that it is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and our family celebrates those cultures as our son has both Asian and Pacific Islander lineages. I wanted to be sure to put this conversation out into the world, with a hope of cultivating empathy. kindness and understanding.
A talk with the General Manager at Arctic Valley Ski Area
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When traveling sometimes the road not planned for is the best one to take.
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Learn more about how you can help locally with the efforts. If you aren’t able to give here in Anchorage, the Red Cross is a great agency to support in times of natural disasters and crises.
Making stops and meeting folks along the way last year in Oahu.
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Conversations with others who appreciate flying through the air. (Interviews recorded on January 24, 2021).
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My conversation with a Chugiak/Eagle River Senior Center neighbor..
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Thoughts on the precautions, privileges and places left empty during COVID-19
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Bits of conversations with just a few of the New Yorkers I met during my trip there over New Years 2021.
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A talk with a horticulturist who is passionate about the work she does at the NY Botanical Garden.
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A special evening with kind new friends and delicious food!
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Join as I brave the wind on the shortest day of the year.
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Join me as I talk with a local carver and his young apprentice
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Highlights from a recent glider flight in Hawaii.
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Join me as I am unable to resist a roadside stop.
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Join as I buy a car
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A trip to the Alaska Rock Gym
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Words and poems inspired by the deaths of President Kennedy and Tamir Rice and the places where hope was found in the aftermath.
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Talking to local Samoan seamstresses about their art form.
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Taking time to recognize the divergent narratives that surround our holidays.
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Thoughts on children’s literature and Brussels Sprouts.
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Learn about the work of many Alaskan agencies dedicated to bringing an end to food insecurity.
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Thoughts about a strong young girl and not letting her strength get lost in history.
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Join me to learn more about the YWCA and Anna, a very worthy young adult who they will be honoring at an upcoming award event.
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Join me at Fast Eddy’s Restaurant in Tok
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Join me as I visit with Kate and Brooks at their community garden plot in Girdwood, Alaska
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Join me as I visit Nina, a local Native Alaskan artist.
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Join me and my guests Karen Able and Kristi Swain to learn more about the history of Canadian/US joint Military operations.
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Join me as I visit one of the most special places in Alaska.
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A few words of reflection to celebrate the life of the notorious RBG.
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Learn a little about the art of jade carving and the over 50 year history of Kobuk Valley Jade Company in Girdwood, Alaska.
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Highlights from my stop at Spoonline restaurant.
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Reflections from my time at the National 9/11 Memorial Museum
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Join me for my nine mile round trip hike to Rabbit Lake.
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A conversation with Kelly Donnelly at the Alaska SPCA Adoption Center.
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A talk with Nature Center Operations Manager and Photographer, Colin Tyler.
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My thoughts on the changing of the seasons.
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Words inspired by a recent visit to the Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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Join me as I speak with Becca, a Fairbanks Public Health Nurse. Originally recorded in early April 2020.
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Join me as I climb up Mt. Baldy. To see photos of my hike check out my review of Mt. Baldy Trailhead on Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/Yd38fwfMGGvo4nmn8
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Learn more about how you can help those who need help in the Chugiak/Eagle River area.
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Join for a Nordic skiing excursion. If you would like to see a bit of what you are hearing check out my Beach Lake Chalet photos at my Google Maps Local Guide page https://goo.gl/maps/UnNxgt1gqY5xaYJ58
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A winter morning journey along the Eagle River.
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Get to know a little more about local high school student, hockey player, artist and musician...Charlotte!
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Get to know a little more about Kristen and the non-profit Social Service agency she leads, Beacon Hill.
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