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A Walk of Remembrance
On Juneteenth, I found myself reflecting on another history I was never taught: the 1942 evacuation of Unangan communities from the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. A remembrance walk on St. Paul Island became an opportunity to consider the stories we inherit, the stories we are taught, and the stories we must seek out for ourselves.
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A Firefly Listening Routine for Tired Parents and Curious Kids
You just got home. Maybe there are bags by the door, dinner still undecided, emails still hanging in your mind, and a child nearby asking, “Will you play with me?” You want to say yes. You also want to sit down. You also have a million things to do. This is where a gentle listening…
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St. Paul Island: Books, Films & Resources
Sometimes people ask me for recommendations about St. Paul Island and the Pribilof Islands. I am not the authority on this place, but I am learning, and I try to listen with respect. This collection brings together books, films, websites, and research resources that have helped me better understand the islands’ history, wildlife, culture, geology,…
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The Secret Life of A Seed
Spring arrives slowly on St. Paul Island, with snow, ground clouds, muddy roads, returning wildlife, and tiny signs of green life. This Wild & Wonder episode follows Plaira the seed as she learns that sometimes growing up begins by growing down.
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Spring, Roots, Reindeer, and Getting Betty Unstuck
Spring on St. Paul Island does not arrive all at once. In some places, spring may mean warm sunshine, blooming flowers, bare feet in sandals, and bees buzzing around gardens. But here, on a tiny island in the middle of the Bering Sea, spring is slower. Wetter. Windier. Wilder. Some days still feel like winter,…
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