Tim Burton obviously has some draw

“Alice in Wonderland,” the Tim Burton version, made over $40 million. Last night. Kind of embarrassing for Antoine Fuqua’s “Brooklyn’s Finest” by comparison (it made just under $5 million in its first night). “Alice” seems like the perfect story of…

// 4:40 pm March 6, 2010 // 0 Comments

The Way It Goes

You can thank me for the snow that’s falling at sea level today–after weeks of near-spring weather, I finally decided to take off my studded tires. Instantly, the slick returned to our roads. You’re welcome.

// 1:55 pm March 5, 2010 // 0 Comments

How do you feel about Tracy Morgan?

Obviously, he’s insane. But do you think he’s funny? That’s the only question that matters when you’re considering whether or not to see “Cop Out,” starring Bruce Willis and Morgan. At least that was what I came away thinking after…

// 10:28 am March 5, 2010 // 0 Comments

Do you believe tougher criminal charges may better fit corporate misbehavior in political campaigning than the sanctions the Alaska Public Offices Commission now uses?

See related: Toughen corporate campaigning rules, lawmakers say

// 6:26 am March 3, 2010 // 16 Comments

Night Light

My bike light battery died tonight. Luckily, nature provided a backup.

// 12:55 am March 3, 2010 // 1 Comments

I’m a bad person

How’s that for being overly dramatic? But it is amazing how quickly I fall behind on the things that are so routine for me when I’m traveling. Right now I’m in New York City, sitting in my fiancee’s tiny, $1,500/month…

// 5:23 pm March 1, 2010 // 0 Comments

Do you think the Alaska Permanent Fund has been managed well?

See related: Permanent fund looks back on profitable year

// 6:42 am February 25, 2010 // 27 Comments

Wednesday Adventure: Old Mining Crap

How do we get to the tunnel? Just look for the pile of old mining crap in the woods and take a hard right. Which pile of old mining crap? This one will do. Don’t worry, there’s a string attached…

// 8:26 pm February 24, 2010 // 0 Comments

Caution, Trail Dwellers

The Takus have taken their toll.

// 8:16 pm February 24, 2010 // 0 Comments

Another Wednesday Adventure

The end was where it all began. I found cities where I least expected them… …and other wonders smiling at me from below. Now I understand how Godzilla must feel.

// 5:06 pm February 24, 2010 // 0 Comments