March 2010
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Mar 31st
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February 2010
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February 25, 2009--the day God reminded me that i...
Today marks exactly one year that I found out I had cancer and had it removed. After one dose of chemo and visits with my oncologist, I’m healthy today and thank God for continued good health. I’m John Chase and I’m a testicular cancer survivor.
Feb 26th
Feb 22nd
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“action always speaks louder than words, and you friend are action action...”
– helen b, friend and nome resident.  helen looks so much like my older sister—its eery.
Feb 17th
Anonymous asked: I don't have a question, I just want to tell you how much I appreciate your blog! I lived in Anchorage for a year, fell in love with Alaska, and now I have a longing to experience life above the arctic circle. Thankfully I can experience it vicariously by reading your blog (and Tundra Chick, and Finnskimo)! Perhaps someday I will experience it first hand, but until then, Thank you!
Feb 17th
'Bury Me in Minto' by Joel Titus
Once day when this life has passed me by and I await my entrance into the afterlife - there will be a gathering of loved ones on a little hill outside of Minto waiting for the caravan of vehicles to bring me home. They will have song and dance and food for everyone.  People will rejoice on the life I had lived and pray that I have a peaceful rest. I will join all my friends and family on another...
Feb 13th
february 2010--heavy heart, stove oil thief, love...
my internet at home has been very slow, so i haven’t been posting much lately.  for that, i apologize.  i know some readers come from afar.  here’s to you in sweden, irnia, among others! huw in england! here’s my official shout out!  haha i’m at home today, nursing a flu.  i went to work yesterday for a few hours in the afternoon.  i felt fine when i awoke, but as the day...
Feb 13th
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love always
spread the love.  love binds.  tell somebody you love them.  love always.
Feb 7th
January 2010
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Anonymous asked: What do you like to do more of - fish or hunt - and why?
Jan 30th
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Jan 27th
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ask me a question.... →
Jan 27th
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Jan 27th
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my thoughts on the conservative republican....
the conservative republican is the biggest threat to the survival of alaska native people. many of the conservative republicans’ decisions in state and federal government turn a blind eye to the alaska native way of life, culture, and overall well-being. similar sentiments can be said on behalf of my fellow american indians down south. until the day ever comes that the conservative...
Jan 27th
“I love the blog of John Chase. it completes me…”
– sdb, a father, an exceptional artist, and fellow nukalpiaq from bethel.  apparently, the man loves eskimo power. long live nukalpiaqs!
Jan 27th
Anonymous asked: John Chase,

I just am completely positive you were at Upward Bound, wasn't that you?. IT's Alex, saw you at the ACMP conference last year and you adamently denied you were at UAF. LOL. However, I am resolved to get beyond that fact.


I appreciate your blog. I miss my friends from UP NORTH. I spent so much time in FBKS and ANC in my younger years. The...
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