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I am a first grade teacher in Fairbanks, Alaska. My wife and I spent nine years teaching in the Alaskan Bush, seven of them in Chevak, where we adopted our son, Kieran Cikiun, 9, and daugher, Ceili Nunaniq, 7.

I was born in San Antonio, Texas, spent my younger

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The Internet & music: How the Internet is restoring the relationship between the composer, the musician and the audience: 4 of 14

The internet is restoring the relationship between the composer, the musician, and the audience by allowing songwriters and musicians to connect directly with their audience, rather than going through the traditional middle-men of record labels and distributors. This is a win-win for all three groups, thanks to the internet....
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs The carbohydrate debate: Do low-carbohydrate diets work?: 5 of 10

Yes, low-carbohydrate diets work, IF you can stick to them. As a man, I find it easy to stay on a low-carbohydrate diet composed almost entirely of meat, eggs, and cheese, but many women say they find it difficult to limit their diet to those three low-carb foods, keeping most vegetables, breads, and other high-carb foods to...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Shame: 2 of 4

copyright 2008 based on a short story by Tim Gautreaux I'm Waitin' for the Evening News My name is Jesse McNeil, chemical train engineer I was chargin' down that main line, I didn't need to steer It's true that I was drinkin', but that didn't cause the sparks We were passin' through a small town when that train broke plum ap...
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Fearless fiddle players: 1 of 1

When I think of fearless fiddle players, one name comes immediately to mind: Earl Hughes. Earl Hughes is Alaska's official "ambassador to country music", as proclaimed by several Alaskan governors. Despite a heart attack in 2007 and an upcoming hernia operation, Earl keeps working seven days a week during the summer tourist ...
Education > Reading & Writing Skills How to get kids excited about writing: 10 of 17

As a first grade teacher, I believe that getting kids excited about writing is the most important part of my job. I use a variety of methods to accomplish this, including Scottish Storyline, Project Work, and Andrew Pudewa's Excellence in Writing program. Scottish Storyline is a wonderful tool for getting kids excited about ...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Love gone wrong: 23 of 29

Fools Rush In: a straight forward, bluegrass song Verse 1: They say that fools rush in, where wise men fear to tread But darlin', I've learned something more From the way I keep runnin', back into your arms I'd say that fools rush in . . . where fools have been before Chorus: Fools rush in where fools have been before That's...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Humorous: 24 of 25

Motel 6 Verse 1: The walls are peach and the door is what Can only be called sea green I have to admit I'm not crazy About their color scheme But the price is right and they know my name So I guess here's where I'll stay Since that guy from Homer, Alaska Took over my house across the bay Chorus: I'm livin' in a Motel 6 Just ...
Education > Education (Other) How to arrange a successful school fundraiser: 2 of 2

Woodriver Elementary School in Fairbanks, Alaska, where I teach first grade, recently raised $1400 during one short Saturday afternoon in order to purchase new technology and support a community garden. The steps we followed in planning and producing our elementary school fund-raiser can serve as a model for any school fund-...