As a child one of my greatest passions was climbing trees. Finding suitable climbing trees in Southeast Alaska’s rainforest was a challenge, but I was always up for a challenge. Alders were the best for jungle-gym play and horse riding. I could climb the highest in hemlocks, without getting pricked by sharp needles. Up in …
As I drive up the golden tree lined mountain road to Lakeside School each morning, it feels a bit like approaching paradise. Right now, at autumn’s finest – the school is tremendously beautiful. It is also a haven of peace from the political turmoil that has caught our nation in its grip. Arriving at Lakeside …