Off the Rails in Alaska

Join me on a journey through my adventurous summer in Alaska – where work meets wilderness and every day is a wild ride!

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  • DO Better

    If you’ve been following my blog, you know my youngest daughter died by suicide in June of 2025. To say I was devastated is an understatement. There really aren’t words to describe the pain. I will never forget the moment I found out. A lot is said on social media about being available to people… Read more

  • Ranting

    I knew about a month into the summer of 2025 that I would not return. Well before my daughter died. When making my final decision, I took that into account. However, the reasons I wouldn’t return had nothing to do with her dying. This past summer felt more like budget guests. And I get it.… Read more

  • Life Goes on

    I’ve been back in Colorado since October. About five months. I’ve settled into a routine. I found a job that I enjoy. I’m a barista at a hotel. My mornings are an early start but the upside is I’m done in the middle of the day. I have a small lounge area and a bar… Read more