Archive for March, 2011
Open Thread – Things as They Ought to Be.
The first time I ever saw a billiken, I’ll admit to being a little creeped out. I stared at the impish pointy-headed topless pseudo Buddha-like critter, and I wasn’t quite sure if it was friend or foe. So, when I saw this collection of them in the Juneau State Museum, I was a little [...]
Kindred Quakes: Alaska and Japan
By Shannyn Moore Living in a seismic zone is tricky. The seconds that roll by during an earthquake are the longest I’ve ever experienced. I’ve been in an MRI machine, a fishing boat, and on the radio airwaves during quakes. No matter where, I ask myself: “Is this the ‘Big One’?” “Should I be standing [...]
Open Thread – Moment of Zen
Chunks of ice on the frozen mudflats of Cook Inlet.
Wisconsin Capitol Stormed – Occupied by Protesters (Updates)
“In 30 minutes, 18 state senators undid 50 years of civil rights in Wisconsin,” Democratic Sen. Mark Miller said in a statement. “Their disrespect for the people of Wisconsin and their rights is an outrage that will never be forgotten.” MADISON, WI. Thousands of angry citizens stormed the Wisconsin State Capitol this evening when the [...]
Boots on the Ground – Young at Heart in Madison
AGING MUDPUPS ON THE GROUND IN MADISON So, the husband and I finally decided to motor on up to Madison and join the fun. And, fun it was! We live in northern Illinois, a half-hour south of the border and frequently journey across the Cheddar Curtain. We also have two grandbabies there, so we [...]
Voices from the Flats – Iditarod 2011
By Jim Wright The following story of the Iditarod Sled Dog Race first appeared on Stonekettle Station in 2009. With this week’s kickoff of the Last Great Race, and my well known passion for it, a number of folks have asked about the origins of the event. Here’s the story: AN EPIDEMIC OF DIPHTHERIA IS [...]
Alaska Governor Sean Parnell’s Big Oil Bailout
~Senator Bill Wielechowski explains ACES *ATTENTION BLOGGERS – If you have a blog, and would like to repost this article in its entirety including links, photos, and attribution, please feel free to do so. This is important information, and it’s never easy going against the well-funded falsehoods continually pushed forward by the oil companies. Often, [...]
Open Thread – Brian Goes to Madison!
That’s right. It’s the Mudflats mascot Brian the Moose coming to you from the capital of Wisconsin! Believe me, it was just as much a surprise to me as it is to you when I got an email from Mudflatter Attagirl with a picture of Brian in Madison! Attagirl and her husband traveled to the [...]
We are Wisconsin, and We are Winning!
How do you know it might be time to take a break from the revolution? You come home from work late, wife and child are sleeping, you pour yourself a glass of 2nd tier scotch and make a Parmesan/Sriracha omelette with a couple of Hebrew National hotdogs on the side. Yeah, need to go grocery [...]
Open Thread – Sunset
Ahhhhh…..
Open Thread – Mush!
This photo was snapped at today’s Iditarod restart in the (for today) bustling town of Willow, Alaska by none other than Alex Stein – Mudpuppy and documentary filmmaker. His film “MUSH” which showed at the Anchorage International Film Festival this year was amazing! And he even thanked all of YOU Mudpuppies in the credits at [...]
Say it Ain’t So, Joe! Co-Author of Leaked Palin Book Speaks Out
By Ken Morris, co-author of Blind Allegiance to Sarah Palin, A Memoir of Our Tumultuous Years Mudflats Friends: When I first appeared on Jeanne’s ground-breaking pages well over one year ago, I wrote about participating in the eBay auction to buy a meal with Sarah Palin to benefit a worthy veterans’ charity. A short time [...]
Frank Bailey’s Memoir Leaked to Press (and a surprise)
As many of you are now discovering, there’s been a reason I haven’t been as prolific on the blog as usual over these past months. There’s not a lot I can tell you now, but I’ve been collaborating with former Sarah Palin aide Frank Bailey, and former Wall Street Exec and award-winning novelist Ken Morris [...]
Voices from the Flats – Rogue Grizzly (post contains graphic image)
WARNING – This post is not for the faint of heart and contains a graphic image. It deals with the difficult issue of predator control. When we think of predator control in Alaska, many who have not had much personal experience might think of Sarah Palin shooting wolves out of a helicopter for fun. [...]
Open Thread – Service with a Smile!
You may have wondered why The Mudflats went dark for a few minutes this evening. You may not have even noticed. And you may not notice now what is shiny and new here. (You look around, slightly befuddled) “Everything looks the same,” you think to yourself as you stroke your chin. Well, things may look [...]
