A Mother’s Day

*Photo by Doug Myers

To celebrate Mother’s Day is to acknowledge a mother’s devotion and hard work during “A Mother’s Day”.  -  Doug

* Photo taken in a small mountain village (pueblito) in the Sierra Madres of Mexico.

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Warm Renewal Revisited

Photo and Graphic Design by Doug Myers

Embrace the rich and romantic tradition that has remained unchanged in and around one of the most popular destinations of the Mexican Pacific Riviera. Ancient cobblestone streets, sparsely used dirt roads connecting small villages (pueblitos), and sub-tropical trails along rivers and coastline all connect the viewer to a gentle but spirited cultural setting. Colorful celebrations by folkloric dancers exhibit the recognition of a proud and unifying heritage that remains rooted in the present. Visual snippets with text of one of Mexico’s enchanting group colony settings are captured in the photo-display ebook Adventure Mexico available online (click on the embedded URL below).  -  Doug

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Warm Renewal

eBook Cover Photo by Doug Myers

I have recently returned from an enriching experience in and around one of Mexico’s most popular and historical destinations.  My pleasurable time included the photo documentation of life from busy cobblestone streets to sparsely used dirt roads connecting pueblitos (tiny villages) in the nearby Sierra Madres to sub-tropical jungle trails along rivers and coastline.

These photos, and others of previous excursions in Mexico, are currently being edited for ebook publication (refer to cover photo above).  Completion of the adventure photo journal will be noted in a future blog.    Doug

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A Comforting Thought !

Alaska Winter Sun   (Photo by Doug)

To understand the center of our physical universe, the sun, is to unlock the secret of our emotional universe, love.  Regardless of conditions which may temporarily or for a season diminish or obscure brightness and warmth both remain constant.  To experience one is to give hope for the other.  -  Doug

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Man Snares More Than Bears – His own Indignity

Alaska Brown Bear  (Photo by Doug Myers)

Recent proposals by the Alaska State Board of Game include the expansion of indiscriminate snaring of bears so that more moose would be available to kill by hunters.  The questionable practice places bait in a bucket hanging from a tree.  When the bear reaches for the bucket a cable closes around its front leg.  When discovered by the trapper the bear is shot following a lengthy and painful attempt at survival.

Former Alaska Governor Tony Knowles suggests the Board of Game’s recommendation does not follow practices of good wildlife management. These practices should include a priority for the resource, science and ethics, and broad support of the people of Alaska.   According to former Governor Knowles, “This is nuts where we’re going, . . . This is a real train wreck that’s going to happen in terms of our wildlife management policies.”  -  Doug

Read more: http://www.adn.com/2012/01/12/2260779/ex-governor-opposes-alaska-bear.html#storylink=cpy

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From Shame to Shambles

Alaskan Congressman Don Young

Drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) proponent Don Young may have further disgraced his political office and appointed position on the House Natural Resources Committee.  Some, if not many, Alaskan constituents are embarrassed by their Congressman’s continued grizzled temperament when representing the State they love.    -  Doug

Read more: http://www.adn.com/2011/11/24/2187684/dustup-involving-young-historian.html#ixzz1ekevU8Dw

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Thanks to Give !

A Duckling Delima

Sometimes we depend on the love of another during our greatest need.  Be thankful!

HAPPY  THANKSGIVING

Doug

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   (Photo by Doug)

We The People (Native Alaskans)

Pebble Mine vs Bristol Bay Native People

In consideration of “We the People”, by a 280-246 vote, borough voters last month approved a ban on large-scale resource extraction, including mining, that would “destroy or degrade” salmon habitat. (However,) The Alaska attorney general’s office sued, claiming the initiative usurps and conflicts with the state’s authority to govern management and development of mineral resources.   http://www.adn.com/2011/11/04/2154012/northern-dynasty-ceo-blasts-anti.html#storylink=misearch#ixzz1csZVtP2m

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Color of Change

Alaska’s Mt. Susitna “The Sleeping Lady”, Cook Inlet

(Photo by Colette Alkalla Myers)

Autumn in Alaska offers the spectacular in seasonal scenery.   For some Alaskans who are thoughtfully salivating for winter’s main course it is a visual horsd’oeuvre.   For others, it is a stimulus to an upcoming winter diet of warm sand, surf, and sun block lotion on the “outside”.    -  Doug

“Unity in Diversity”, PURSUING ALASKA’S UNTAMED

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BEAR Essentials

Lower Russian Lake (Top Photo) and Russian River (Bottom Photo), Kenai Peninsula, Alaska

(Photos by Doug)

During a recent adventure trek into the Kenai Peninsula’s mountains I again embraced the wild in wilderness.   A lengthy hike to near the source of the Russian River provided spectacular Alaska autumn back country scenery.  A picturesque Lower Russian Lake above a cascading waterfall led to a pristine glacier view beyond the lake.  Gathering wood for remote log cabin cooking and warmth from the lake in the top photo, and gathering the richest of Nature’s provisions (salmon) from the lower river in the bottom photo illustrate the common and cooperative pursuits of wilderness self-determination by man and beast.    -  Doug

ALASKA – Fishing The UNTAMED

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