by Tele | Jun 25, 2012 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Culture, Sitka, Women in Fishing
Hey friends — Amanda is our special pen pal for the summer, as introduced in this post. I’m grateful to her for sharing her first-time fisherman perspective with us, and hope you’ll join me in welcoming her to our community here. Wednesday, June...
by Tele | Jun 22, 2012 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Culture, Hooked Favorites, Sitka, Women in Fishing
I’m a nosy person. My social worker days allowed entry into others’ most private moments, while fishing’s mode of communication, the VHF radio, provides socially acceptable eavesdropping. The Backdoor Café’s elbow-close tables are just as handy for...
by Tele | Jun 19, 2012 | Commercial Fishing, Culture, Environment
Here’s an exciting opportunity, friends… The University of Oklahoma School of Art and Art History wants your entries for their Fish 2012 International Art Competition. The theme is “art related to the culture of fishing,” and what that means is wide...
by Tele | Jun 16, 2012 | Alaska, Culture, Reading & Writing
Got an email from one of my writer buddies last week. “So?” she prompted. “How was the symposium?” Tough question. I’ve been back to boat work for two weeks now, varnishing the Nerka’s rails while wondering how to tell you about one of the best experiences of...
by Tele | Jun 11, 2012 | Alaska, Commercial Fishing, Culture, Salmon Trolling, Women in Fishing
By 6:00, the sun had already blazed a long trail above Sitka’s mountainous backdrop. Joel slept in as I headed up the dock, lured by blue skies, the Backdoor Café’s Saturday morning cinnamon rolls, and a solo walk to puzzle over...
by Tele | May 30, 2012 | Alaska, Culture, Reading & Writing
Greetings from the Juneau Airport! Remember that last halibut trip we made? Turns out we nailed our poundage, got everything we needed. We spent the next few days cleaning up – scrubbing every last drop of halibut slime and blood, taking the longline gear...
