Photos from near home. Can't beat those views #hiking #walking #alaska #mybackyard

A few flower close ups with some small fauna featured #lupine #spider #bee #wildflowers

Some belated photos from the Anchorage Renaissance Fair. We saw an epic very-real fight between trained locals. We saw the tomato show where you get to throw waterballon "tomatoes" at the actors. And we ate delicious paella. #3baronsfair #renfair #anchorage #alaska

Here are some flowers. They are bright, beautiful, and hopeful. Wishing everyone hope and peace today. #flowers #rose #violet #begonia

My favorite stump in Anchorage #favoritestump #anchorage #googlyeyes #nature #outdoors

T & I tried Pearl. It's a relatively new oyster bar downtown, and the whole experience was delightful. #oysters #cocktails #oysterbar #anchorage

Goslings, a porcupine, and some swans. Wildlife can be found anywhere in Alaska. #goslings #geese #porcupine #swans

Neighborhood photos of summertime flowers, including one featuring a bee butt. #bee #flowers #summer #alaska

Some beautiful spring photos. Love how spring so rapidly becomes full on summer. #springtime #almostsummer #ferns #walkingpaths #citytrails

Some beautiful spring photos. Love how spring so rapidly becomes full on summer. #springtime #almostsummer #ferns #walkingpaths #citytrails

I snapped a few photos of adorable birds around the neighborhood lake, including a red-necked grebe. #grebe #ducklings #anchorage #birding #onawalk #outside

#alaska #springtime #glenalps

#alaska #outside #spring

Went on a short but very pretty memorial day weekend hike. #blueberryloop #hike #springhike #alaska

Two snaps of these little ducklings #ducklings #sotiny #fluffy #babyducks

Some wildlife. Well, the sandhill crane is definitely wild, but full disclosure, this sunbathing bunny is apparently quite comfortable around people. It has adopted Russian Jack park as its home base. #bunny #crane #sandhillcrane #anchorage #alaska

Got in a very short paddle right when the ice was breaking up on the local lake. And I went on a bike ride and snapped a lovely photo of a three-toed woodpecker. #woodpecker #birding #kayak #paddling

I've had this little one for over 6 years now, and she's a delight every dangol day. #kitty #pets #bestie #furbaby

I haven't posted in a bit because I've been dealing with some health issues. But we've still managed to have some adventures. Season finale at the symphony. Bonfire in the backyard. Trip to the local greenhouse. #symphony #bonfire #greenhouse

Whenever my spider plants have off-shoots or babies, I let them grow until they are the proper size for cat toys. My snuggly monster absolutely loves chomping on them. #spiderplants #cattoys #furbaby #besttimeever #playtime

Hilltop Ski Area: Pond Skim 2026

Pond skim at Hilltop Ski Area! We skied (not into the pond). And then, we enjoyed watching becostumed badasses fly down a hill and into freezing water. #pondskim #hilltopskiarea #anchorage #downhillskiing

Cross country skiing is one of my favorite workout/pass times. Anchorage has miles of groomed free trails to ski. It's amazing. #xcski #crosscountryskiing #anchorage #alaska

I call this series of photos: "Tips Up" in homage to the Marvelous Ms. Masiel. I also love the shadows featured in these photos. #tipsup #marvelousmsmasiel #skiing #alaska

Ode to Purrs. This girl loves HARD. She's codependent as hell. And I am as obsessed with her as she is with me. #furbaby #loml #kitty #bestie

Some more wintertime photos. #winter #alaska #snow #gettingoutside #havingfun

Some more wintertime photos. #winter #alaska #snow #gettingoutside #havingfun

Some wintertime photos from the past few months. #winter #alaska #snow #gettingoutside #havingfun

We downhill skied at our local hill, and then, we tried a little of everything at Wei. It was a lovely six year anniversary. #chinesefood #baobuns #skiing #downhillskiing #anniversary

Running of the Reindeer in Anchorage, Alaska. Nothing quite like it. #anchorage #reindeer #alaska

Some more food. :)

Compilation of some amazing meals for my birthday. #birthday #fondue #delicious #sofun #foodwithfriends

Some of my favorite things to see in Kokomo, Indiana. #kokomo #indiana #themantis

More photos from a recent flight. Looking down on Chicago from the air. #chicago #flying #travel #lakemichigan

Photos from a recent flight. Looking down on Chicago from the air. #chicago #flying #travel #lakemichigan

Soso loves being flipped over like an incapacitated turtle, so she can pedal her paws around in the air while raucusly purring. That's mah girl. #furbaby #kitty #lilone #daredevil #blindcat

Soso, our blind little daredevil, has a new toy. #cattoy #kitty #cat #daredevil #furbaby

I managed to fit in a wintery bike ride and a ski in the past two days. I was overdue for some much needed outdoors time. #biking #xcski #skiing #optoutside #anchorage #alaska

Two more yurt trip photos. My two best. I love the reflections and snowy bridges of ERNC. #ernc #skiing #weekendaway #adventure #overnight #alaska

Here are two photos from our yurt weekend. One of the outside of the yurt, and one from the extremely cozy inside of the yurt. #campfuel #woodstove #yurt #winter #weekend #alaska #eaglerivernaturecenter

We skied out to a yurt last weekend, and although the landscape was black and white, it was nonetheless stunning. And there was a gentle snowfall the entire time. #skiing #weekendadventure #overnight #snowing #alaska #eaglerivernaturecenter

What do you do when you get over a foot of snow? Grab your skis, pop on a headlamp, glide down your driveway, and go skiing around your neighborhood lake. #xcskiing #alaska #freshsnow #sohappy

My best girls. They are snuggly and sweet. They are smart. They are adorable. #furbabies #cats #bestgirls #pets

I went on a walk today. It's was just lovely. #anchorage #alaska #winter #strolling #onawalk #gettingoutside

Featuring Soso! She's adorable! She's fuzzy! She's brave! She's super blind, like cannot see a damn thing! #daredevil #sosocute #blindcat #catsofbluesky

Wintertime fun is officially in full swing. Skiing, biking, walking. #wintertime #winter #alaska #biking #skiing #winterinalaska

Wintertime fun is officially in full swing. Skiing, biking, walking. #wintertime #winter #alaska #biking #skiing #winterinalaska

Early November, we got our first big snow, and ski season arrived. Glorious. #ski #xcski #alaska #anchorage #groomedtrails #publicuse

Late October, we biked to the headwaters of Eklutna lake. I've wanted to get out there for a while, and it was so fun to see the vista from a new perspective! #biking #eklutna #alaska #gettingoutside

Late October, we biked to the headwaters of Eklutna lake. I've wanted to get out there for a while, and it was so fun to see the vista from a new perspective! #biking #eklutna #alaska #gettingoutside