Popcorn and Ketchikan Alaska

In 1985 my husband and I had an opportunity to move to Juneau, Alaska. As I have shared before, we worked in a restaurant their called Grandma's Farmhouse Restaurant. We caught a flight from Seattle, Washington and en route to Juneau, made on stop at a place that was self proclaimed to have the

WORLDS GREATEST POPCORN

So during the very short duration of time that we waited for several people to get on the flight that would carry them on into the capitol of Juneau, they handed out free samples of their world's greatest popcorn. Here's the thing...Our family are kind of popcorn connoisseurs. I couldn't tell you if we really enjoyed the aforementioned popcorn, but I do know this....THE DIRT from Ketchikan was beautiful! I didn't get this sample until about 2 years after we left Alaska. AND it was actually given to me by a former employee of the restaurant that worked their after we had left! Small world indeed. So, for those of you that love Orville Redenbachers, or Jiffy Pop, or even if you are a Jolly Time popcorn person, listen up! Popcorn tastes may come and go, but the taste for D I R T shall never change.

Sarah Palin and Alaska Dirt

This past week has brought me 12 samples of dirt. From as far away as the Phillipines to as close as right down the street. Having my family with me for the holidays was pretty special, and when we went to get dirt from the Old Mailbox, they were all very impressed with a little envelope from the state of Alaska. Yes, the Governor herself, the Vice President candidate, Sarah Palin, sent me a little something from her fine state. Having lived in Juneau many years ago, I had a couple of samples already. But, what made this unique was that she sent the dirt along with this card. And yes, it was personally signed by her. Even with all her busy schedule demands, she found time to send me this. What a great way to start the holiday season with a "gift" from her. The sample is similar to the ones I collected in 1985 in front of the Mendenhall Glacier. The state is beautiful and so is the soil. I have many fond memories of living there. From the Northern lights to bear cubs at my window. Thank you Ms. Palin, the dirt was appreciated! Now, could you give Arnold a call in Cali?

My stompn' GROUNDS

Born in Los Angeles and growing up in Saugus until I was 11 I have just a few samples from the place I grew up as a child. Loomis truly was my stomping grounds and my H O M E until August of 2003 when I moved to Utah to attend BYU. I met my husband Jerry while working in Provo and together we started our family there. The town that we wanted to live in was an easy decision, however, our choice on an exact house was not! So, in the first 6 years of our marraige, we moved 13 times! The careers that we both had lead us to Juneau Alaska to work in Grandma's Farmhouse Restaurant. Way too cold! The dirt from Juneau is so beautiful and was collected in front of the Mendenhall Glacier. After 6 months, we moved back to Utah and lived in Pleasant Grove. Yes, the same small town that Todd from the show Survivor is from. We then had another opportunity to move to Idaho Falls Idaho where I managed Roberts, a retail craft store. But, missing the four seasons of Utah, we returned after only 4 months and finally settled permanently in Orem. We have met many people along the way and in the midst of all of our travels even managed to raise 3 outstanding daughters! Meagen, Holli, and Madison.

Los Angeles, California
Saugus, California
Loomis, California
Provo, Utah
Juneau, Alaska
Pleasant Grove, Utah
Idaho Falls, Idaho
Orem, Utah