Fun Fact: My Favorite Way to Eat Berries
Alaska Life
I was going to tell you that these berries were Alaskan blueberries, but then I did an internet search to make sure. It turns out I've been misidentifying these berries ... Read more
Fun Fact: Ice Fishing Hooks
Alaska Life
Ice fishing is a popular past time and subsistence activity in Shishmaref during the winter. Note to readers: I've never actually gone ice fishing in Shishmaref. I've only, so this ... Read more
Fun Fact: The Inupiaq Alphabet
Inupiaq
In the early seventies, linguists from the University of Alaska Fairbanks partnered with local experts to create a standardized written version of the Inupiaq language. Shishmaref is extremely lucky to ... Read more
Fun Fact: How to Butcher Spotted Seals
Alaska Life
Today was one of the best days I've ever had in Shishmaref (and there have been some pretty good ones). Today I learned how to butcher a spotted seal. I ... Read more
Dirty Jobs: Shishmaref Style
Alaska Life
Back in March I introduced TAT reader to our unique plumbing situation. Today I learned a little bit more about how our non-plumbing works. My fourth hour class was out ... Read more
Fun Fact: Sliding
Alaska Life
When I was a young child, and I slid down a snow/ice covered hill, I called it sledding. In Shishmaref, the same activity is referred to as sliding. In fact, ... Read more
Fun Fact: Fundraising
Alaska Life, Teaching
Life in Shishmaref includes an endless stream of fundraising. Shishmaref School pretty much has a monopoly on anything we decide to sell (no Wal-Mart, no McDonald's, no Dollar Store, no ... Read more
Fun Fact: Church By Phone- Part 2
Alaska Life
A couple of posts ago, The Alaska Teacher introduced you to the fascinating world of church by phone. Despite our peculiar circumstances, we function pretty much like any other church ... Read more
Fun Fact: Church By Phone
Alaska Life
Steve and I are members of the Alaska Anchorage Bush District. Above is a screenshot of the District Home Page to prove it actually exists. If you can't read the ... Read more
Fun Fact: Eskimo Food
Alaska Life
Living in Shishmaref has exposed us to all sorts of culinary delights. I have eaten things I never dreamed existed. Steve, however, has been a little more cautious about Eskimo ... Read more