A Lucky Duck Story — Taking on Fuel I looked over the side of the ship this morning looking for an oil sheen, or the lack of one. When taking on fuel, it is required to have a person “roving” the ship, checking for fuel leaks. We took on 64,000 pounds of diesel through high-pressure…

My Nike State of Mind — Just Do It I rode a bicycle 1,700 miles, starting in San Francisco ending in Ketchikan, Alaska. The night before I left, I heard the Nike commercial, “Just Do It”. I just bought a new pair of shoes in Nike Town, San Francisco. I looked down at my Nike Airs…

Leaving Everything Behind — I Started In On June 11th, 2021, I got on my bicycle at 4am in San Francisco, California and rode north across the Golden Gate Bridge. My intended destination was Alaska, to see my 50th State. I stopped heading north when I got to the Canadian Border. Due to Covid19…

The Big Brown-Eyed Puppy — I saw a puppy yesterday. It was a big brown-eyed puppy, full of life, enthusiastic, energetic, tail wagging, love ball. It showered me with love, literally showered. You could feel it, see it, touch it. It made you feel good to be around so much love. Seeing the love, feeling…

The Best of Life in Alaska — The Best of Alaska I moved to Alaska two years ago, arriving by bicycle from San Francisco. I came to see my 50th State and stayed; I liked what I saw. I write about the similarities and differences found in Alaska, a state like no other. …

Dreaming of Twenty-Four Hours of Sunlight — Last night I dreamed of sunlight, a big orange ball of fire singed my retinas. I said hello again to my old friend and nemesis. He whispered sweet nothings to my sleepy unconsciousness. Hello, Steve I am coming, just wait a couple more weeks, you can make it. Promises, promises…

Welcome to Ketchikan, Alaska — Southeast Alaska Weather I moved to Ketchikan, Alaska July 2021, it was raining. It is still raining. Ok, it let up for a day or two, maybe three, but you get my point. It rains a lot. Forget the Igloo Friends in California thought I moved to an igloo. I…

College of Futurology — Start Here — The Program — AICFC — Artificial Intelligence Certified Family Counselor Taking Artificial Intelligence Psychotherapy to a professional level. Training Siri and Alexa how to interact with personalized family dynamics. Personalizing the experience of Psychotherapy to your specific needs. A Graduate level Psychology Profession that focuses on training your AI system…

The Difference Between the City and Alaska — The Healthy Choice I moved to Alaska in July of 2021. I arrived on a bicycle with my camping gear and two extra t-shirts. I did not intend to stay, visit for three days and return to San Francisco. Something happened riding my bicycle 1,700 miles that changed my mind…