Tag: Alaska

Living Alaska — What Is it Like Living in Ketchikan, Alaska?

I moved to Alaska 14 months ago. I rode here on a bicycle from San Francisco, California. I loved the ride up the coast, I loved the ferry ride up the Inside Passage, I did not love my job back in the city. But why did I move to Alaska? I have been asked that a hundred time in the past year. I have ...

Only in Alaska

I went for a bicycle ride the other day and chose an easy route following the road at the southern end of my island. There is less automobile traffic, and it is less populated. It does have a higher population of bears and wolves, though. They Find it Irresistible. In Alaska, there is an inver...

How Rental Properties Are Paying For My 2024 Alaska Cruise

Over the past two years, I purchased two out-of-state rental properties. Anyone who’s purchased any real estate knows it comes with a ton of expenses, especially when you’re preparing it to be a rental. I racked up over $30,000 in expenses between two business credit cards. I st...

Unraveling Misconceptions: DEI and the Alaska Airlines Incident — A Personal Perspective

In the aftermath of the recent Alaska Airlines incident and the misguided attempts to connect it with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, it becomes crucial to underscore the importance of separating facts from unfounded claims. I’m honored to hold the distinction of being the ...