Big excitement - Tim and Julie Merchant, "Thompson" relatives from Grenola, Kansas (o.k. Grenola was a long time ago and now they live in Kansas City) came up for the Mayor's Midnight Sun Marathon.
We had wonderful time - what great relatives. We're among the lucky Alaskans - we actually had fun relatives come visit!
Julie wanted to know why we liked Alaska - why we're still here after 35 years. My answer is that Alaska is compelling. There's a driving force that's still raw after all these years - Alaska has a stunning and dangerous beauty. Smart, unique, and sometimes very difficult people live here. Plus we have very good restaurants! Everywhere else seems boring, tame, and way too populated.
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