Shopping Day in Nunam Iqua, Alaska.

A wonderful explanation of what it takes for a person living in a small town in Alaska, away from what we are used to in the 'lower 48 [or 49]', deals with to run to the store...although 'run to the store' isn't quite accurate, obviously.  This post is from January 2009 but I'm sure life in small town Alaska hasn't changed much since then.  

Worth reading.  Mudflats