Not all villages have 3G or 4G access. Mine is one of those.
Author: leetharose
I never once questioned what life would be like to not have running water…now it’s my students’ reality.
Word of the Week
Washateria: (wäsh•ә•tir•ēә) noun. 1. The water tower in town where people can go to get their water for $0.25/5 gal.
Side Note: Because I am blessed to have running water, I’m not sure on the exact price or the operating hours, but I do know that everyone in the village has to fetch water from the washateria.
“Here comes the sun, here comes the sun…and I say, it’s all right.”
Blizzard: Before, During, and After
"Can you tear it out? I'm TEARible."
-pun itself was pointed out by another student who heard the question
My remote village north of the arctic circle has more food delivery options than my parent’s home in the lower 48.
Lesson 1: Always buy a shovel.
Word of the Week
Uvlaalluataq: (üv•la•lō•tuk) 1. Inupiaq greeting translating to Good Morning.
Side Note: This greeting is used at the beginning of the day when the school meets to start off its day with announcements and the pledge (said in Inupiaq)
Snow days? Never heard of ’em.
My first big arctic blizzard experience!
Mimi wasn’t harassed that day at the job…but she was told that she would be…that she should expect it…and that she should just “let it go”.
Tumbleweed Soul 