How many people actually enjoy doing the same thing repeatedly for too long? Brings to mind sweat shots and forced labor environments (apply personally as required). So when I get a chance to do something different and still productive, I’m usually in. Such is the case recently for Birch Hill Woodcrafts and fortunately I have the flexibility to pursue options.… Read more

Summer in Alaska is a short intense season. The flurry of constant activity and events is enough to make someone hibernate through that other season (we are careful about mentioning certain things here). One of the primary focuses revolves around construction projects and it doesn’t matter if they are commercial or personal; everyone swings a hammer in the interior of… Read more

Several years ago, Christen and I purchased a small, hill-side plot of land in the Goldstream Valley of Fairbanks, Alaska. Near the time we decided to begin clearing some trees, I thought it may be a good idea to get in touch with the owner of the neighboring lot, since it appeared that they were beginning to clear also. I… Read more