CAN A BRIDGE REALLY GO NOWHERE?

The Kodiak Perspective does not know the origins of the sound bite “Bridge to nowhere”, perhaps it is related to “A fool’s errand” or Don Quixote’s “Impossible Dream”.

Take a look at Kodiak’s own “bridge to nowhere”, better known as the Near Island Bridge. At one point this project was also labeled with the moniker, but look what has happened since. There are public parks, hiking trails, a beautiful float plane airstrip, trident basin, the Fisheries Research Facility, The Fish Tech Center, a boat harbor, and endless and often fiery speculation about development plans on the spaces now easily accessible.

A bridge often is just a vehicle to someone’s dreams, even if those dreams change and mutate as possibilities open. The Kodiak Perspective encourages everyone to look beyond the words used to disparage, at what is possible.

PUFFIN WITH PRIDE

Kudos to Peterson Elementary School whose new shirt logo is “Puffin with Pride.” The Kodiak Perspective is heartened to see that the school is teaching wholesome American values, to question authority, to throw off the shackles of tyranny, and to be really cool smoking that ciggy.

Perhaps the wordsmith did not intend or realize the pro smoking message, but it is hard to imagine that the connotation was lost on everyone involved in the design.

America wasn’t built on being passive sheep, and here in Kodiak we are proud to teach those values that made this country great to the next generation of patriots.

Wouldn't you, Barracuda?

When Sarah Palin takes to the stage, the Heart song Barracuda in played to introduce the Governess who is now the GOP Vice Presidential nominee, much to the dismay of Anne and Nancy Wilson who have asked the GOP to cease and desist.

This comes after ASCAP has asked for royalties to be paid for the music used as torture in Guantanamo Bay, which is worse than waterboarding.

Music as torture was brought to the public attention when high volume music was played to drive out Panamanian President Manuel Noriega.

Will the Barracuda be defanged, The Kodiak Perspective doesn't think so.

INDEXED

Here is a timely card from our friend at indexed.

Maybe the Palins should read her blog.

GOODBYE DAVE

Today the Kodiak Perspective heard the sad news about a former Kodiakan who lost his life, Dave Skimmin.

The Kodiak Perspective knew Dave and his wife, Sally, when we were all volunteers at KMXT, and it was my pleasure to serve on the Board of Directors with Sally.

At that time, board members were encouraged to produce testimonials to air during the fund drives. Dave jumped in and had us all laughing with his, “I listen to public radio because my wife makes me.” 

Dave had a zest for life, being a rescue swimmer in the Coast Guard and a Surfer, he was forever smiling.

Sadly the Skimmins rotated out to Hawaii, and we lost touch, as so often happens. So we must be grateful for the good times that we have.

Dave died during a training flight when his helicopter went down. The Coast Guard does a great job helping out our fishing fleet here in Kodiak, and these training missions keep their skills sharp. Unfortunately, things can go awry.

Our thoughts are with Sally as she deals with the events. Sally, our thoughts are with you here in Kodiak.

KODIAK REACTS (REDUX)

Governess and VP Nominee Sarah Palin spoke at the Republican National Convention

How did Kodiak react to the speech?

Huh?!

I was in line at Taco Bell!

WRITE-IN FOR BOROUGH ASSEMBLY

There are two candidates for three seats on the Kodiak Borough Assembly. The filing deadline has closed with a lack of interest from political wannabes. 

Now is an excellent time to find someone with no political ambitions, and start a write in campaign. Even a small movement could easily prove successful.

The Kodiak Perspective believes that the current makeup of Assembly members is too closely tied to Kodiak City, and would like to find someone who will be the voice of the villages. Please help the Kodiak Perspective find a concerned villager who would be willing to serve. As to the logistics, I am sure there must be provisions for teleconferencing since travel would be a burden.

If you have someone in mind, first ask if he or she would be willing, then leave the name in the comments. Let the villager’s voice be heard.

GOOD TO BE KING

LUDZIDZINI ROYAL VILLAGE, Swaziland (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of bare-breasted virgins competed for Swaziland King Mswati III's eye on Monday in a traditional Reed Dance.

The king is expected to choose his 14th wife. 

Meanwhile back in Kodiak, the Perspective is still hoping to find his one true love. Someone who has eluded him for 45+ years. She is quite elusive, or perhaps he is not a very good hunter.

KODIAK REACTS

Kodiak reacts to the news of Sarah Palin's nomination as the GOP VP.

Huh?!

I was in line at Taco Bell!

VANDALS ATTACK MILL BAY ROAD

There are many chunks of pavement missing on Mill Bay Rd. some quite large, at least large enough to cause damage if a car or bicycle were to travel directly over one of these patches. Yet there are no indicators. 

If this is actual authorized road work there would be orange safety cones, warning signs of changing traffic patterns, or some evidence of road repair equipment, and flaggers with their walkie-talkies directing drivers to slow down.

Until these miscreants are brought to justice, keep a sharp eye out while traversing the Kodiak streets.