by Tele | Mar 23, 2012 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Environment, F/V Nerka, Sitka, Women in Fishing
Oh, man, friends… We arrived yesterday evening to this: And, like a gift, today received this: That’s the view from the Nerka’s helm. Absolutely glorious, and I find I’m not able to do much of anything today but smile. (Oh, and spend an hour...
by Tele | Mar 22, 2012 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Culture, F/V Nerka, Sitka, Women in Fishing
I’m typing quietly this morning, friends. Thick darkness outside, my housemates are still clinging to sleep. All except Bear – I poked her awake and insisted she join me downstairs. She’s been a loyal companion in my writing room all winter,...
by Tele | Mar 18, 2012 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, F/V Nerka, Women in Fishing
One year ago today, Hooked went live with this post. Astute readers may notice that that first post’s date doesn’t match today’s celebration. Though I wrote and posted “The Launch” on March 10, 2011, I didn’t have the courage to make it public until...
by Tele | Mar 12, 2012 | Commercial Fishing, Hooked Favorites
I woke up this morning with a particular post in mind. I wanted to tell you about the changes afoot here at Hooked Central. Winter is abruptly over. Cap’n J, Bear the Boat Cat and I are packing up and heading back to Sitka next week, where...
by Tele | Mar 7, 2012 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Culture, Reading & Writing, Women in Fishing
I told you about my first scheduled performance at Fisher Poets Gathering 2012, but I didn’t tell you what happened next. During the break, a tall, kind-eyed man introduced himself. Ifanyi Bell, digital producer with Oregon Public...
by Tele | Mar 2, 2012 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Culture, F/V Nerka, Reading & Writing, Salmon Trolling, Women in Fishing
I know, sweeties, I know… Hooked is sitting awfully low in the water with all these Fisher Poets posts. Apologies if you’re a wee bit weary of my shiny eyes and dazzled reports; I’m newly in love with this crowd, and am not ready to let go quite yet....
