I thought carefully about choosing this little site's name. I guess you could say I'm a transplanted Alaskan. I left Alaska in 1978, mainly because raising four small children on my own had become a hardship during the long winters there.

I have always thought I'd go back someday, but it's never happened. However, my husband and I hope to get the chance to make a vacation trip to Valdez and a few other areas in the summer of either 2009 or 2010.

I still have one brother living in Valdez. Some of you may know him (Gary Minish) by his photography. You can view some of his work at: www.betterphoto.com/Premi.... It's very beautiful.

I hope to get the chance to talk with other Alaskans--whether still residents or transplanted enthusiasts.

I also have an article I have written about my memories of Alaska, which I am also posting here in my BLOG. I've been encouraged to try to get it published, but feel it's mostly suitable for something like this. Many of the photo links you'll find within the article lead to my brother Gary's work.

In the meantime, I'll look around at the rest of your sites, and hopefully get to know you all a bit. "See you" soon!