Found My Childhood Out Of The Corner Of My Eye
On really special Saturdays, starting when I was six years old, my mother would drop me off at the Fireweed Theaters with $1.25, just enough for a movie, popcorn and souvenir soda (when souvenir...
Author: Don
Gwennies – An Iconic Breakfast Joint In Anchorage!
If you are visiting Anchorage for the first time breakfast at Gwennie’s is a must. Whether it’s Reindeer Sausage & Eggs, Crab Benedict, or my favorite, the Belgian Waffles With Strawberries, you have to...
Arvada Strong Because Good Will Always Triumph
One final thought on my recent time in Denver standing watch over Officer Gordon Beesley’s memorial. As I’ve gotten older I have come to the conclusion that good will always triumph. That does not...
A Dog’s Life – Playing With Moose
First Grandma dresses me in this silly vest, then Dad keeps yelling, “Luna, leave it” and, “Luna, come here.” Give me a break. Anyone can see this moose just wants to have fun!
Honoring Those Who Make The Ultimate Sacrifice
9News in Denver contacted me wanting an interview about my time standing watch over the memorial of Officer Gordon Beesley. With the approval of both his family and the Arvada Police Department I agreed....
Rhetoric Matters, We Are Better Than This
A woman stood at a distance from Officer Beesley’s cruiser, crying. I walked out to her and hugged her as she wept on my shoulder. She had dated his best friend. The day it...
The Fragility of Life – Gordon Beesley
I was only in Alaska a week when the call came. On June 21, 2021 Officer Gordon Beesley was murdered in Arvada. I had joined the Colorado Fallen Hero Foundation as a volunteer when...
Land of the Midnight Sun is no joke!
Dad took us out for potty. I don’t know what he is talking about when he says Daylight Savings, but this Land of the Midnight Sun stuff is driving me nuts! How’s a dog...
Street Concerts in Anchorage Are The Best!
Rolling with the punches. Spent most of yesterday in bed because of my heart. Made up for it today. One of my plans for this journey is lots of concerts. Kicked it off with...
