Detachment

Rae | September 3, 2010

I’m leaving Dawson in less than two weeks. I’ve had an okay summer this year, but I still love this town and am glad that I have had a chance to know it so well. That said, my feelings about my imminent departure are completely different from last year. In fact, this is the first [...]

Nugget City Threatened by Cassiar Fire

Rae | August 4, 2010

I’ve learned from my friend Amber that the Cassiar Fire is now 15km away from Nugget City and that fire prevention crews are on site preparing for the worst. My thoughts go out to the Goodwin family and all the other wonderful staff at my secondary Yukon home.

Back to the Beginning

Rae | July 31, 2010

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Of All the Campgrounds in All the Towns in All the North, They Walked into Mine

Rae | June 10, 2010

Today wasn’t a good day. I was tired, cranky, and grumpy from working every day for four weeks solid and I just wanted to be done with my day since I have most of tomorrow off. I’d just started the evening shift and was taking a reservation over the phone when I heard someone walk [...]

Sawtooth Mountains to Watson Lake (!)

Rae | May 6, 2010

The rig was cozy this morning, belying how bloody cold it was outside. The day promised to warm up, though, and the sun was shining brightly. I refused to be rushed, enjoying a leisurely breakfast and reading for a couple of hours with Tabitha happily curled up on my lap. When I did hit the [...]

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