Precious Piglets

Exciting news to report from Port Heiden, Alaska. In the past couple weeks, two big pig mommas gave birth. Just … More

PUPPIES!

Puppies are great. Their clumsy fluffiness brings joy to child and cantankerous coot alike. One of my favorite aspects of … More

Despite my unease around Port Heiden’s chickens, I’ve grown fond of the flightless wonders. Sure, their angry eyes and jerky … More

Chickens are strange. Their feet give me the heeby-jeebies. And have you ever noticed the way their scowls flit from … More

Sunsets and sunrises in Port Heiden have been some of the most memorable moments in all my time here. I’ve … More

Reindeer are really silly. I’ve written about Port Heiden’s reindeer before, but the summer months have revealed more. Like the … More