My wife has been canning, so I went to town to restock on wide mouth lids. Everybody in town is sold out. It happens every year, like clockwork. I take it a great sign that I live in a resilient, self reliant community.

GM. I saw this in an outhouse at the park today. Better keep an eye on them owls.

Can't find a ratchet strap? Try a trucker's hitch. The trucker's hitch is one of the core knots in my arsenal because it is easy and useful.

Trucker’s Hitch

The Trucker’s Hitch (Power Cinch Knot, Lorry Knot, Haymaker’s Hitch, Harvester’s Hitch) provides a mechanical advantage when being tightened.

#knots

Automatic license plate readers are coming to Alaska. At least my plate is covered in snow half the year.

Anchorage Daily News

Anchorage police unveil plans to use license plate readers, array of security cameras

The department’s expanded use of security video and images is part of a $12 million technology upgrade approved by the Anchorage Assembly this week.