by Joanne Sundell | Feb 2, 2016 | Blog
Yes, it’s happened before in history when the wrong information is set down for all time. Then, when some go back to correct the record, well-armed with the facts, it’s often too late. Why? First impressions are usually lasting impressions. Once fixed in the hearts...
by Joanne Sundell | Jan 22, 2016 | Blog
LEONHARD SEPPALA is Viking Gold! (b.1877-d.1967) Leonhard Seppala, is arguably the greatest dog driver in history. Though he didn’t exceed five feet in height, his work with the Siberian husky is legendary. “Sepp,” as he was known to most, is equally remembered for...
by Joanne Sundell | Sep 19, 2015 | Blog
The “bettors” place to be in 1909, Nome, is at the Board of Trade Saloon on Front Street; with a shot of whiskey in one hand while the other safe-guards your hard-earned gold dust. The Bank of Nome holds your bet but you hold the cards. A good hand or a...
by Joanne Sundell | Aug 5, 2015 | Blog
Noted historian, Robert Conquest, died today in California. He was 98. I took particular note of this groundbreaking pioneer author, poet, and science fiction buff, since his lone footnote appears at the bottom of page 50, Chapter 3, Arctic Shadow, Watch Eyes...
by Joanne Sundell | May 9, 2015 | Blog
The oddest sensation came over me when I entered Barnes & Noble’s yesterday, as if I were stepping back in time to an imagined place that only exists in storybooks. Well, of course . . . bookstores are packed with storybooks! What else should I expect? It...