UNFINISHED MAN – REVISITED

A tribute to one of the world’s great artists. Equaled only or surpassed by his gifted wife, Eva Makk. Americo Makk was born in Budapest, Hungary in 1927. In 1956 in the middle of the night, Americo fled his...

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ENCOURAGEMENT IS OXYGEN

Pictured Above: Miracle Hanson ladies from Bristol Bay Alaska. No more worthy cause than investing in our future leaders! When you need encouragement give oxygen to others! Then you get encouraged. Dear Charlie, Steve, and Jennifer, Here I sit in semi-darkness this March...

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LESS IS BETTER

In 1855 Robert Browning wrote the poem, Andrea Del Sarto.  The line, less is more, has become an oft-used expression in promoting inner peace and personal focus. Yet do much less, so much less, Someone says, (I know his name, no matter)—so much less! Well,...

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SUNRISES – GOD’S GUARANTEE

"You shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free." - Jesus The most reliable teacher of all is your life experience. Your life experience proves each new day begins with a sunrise. The promise of a new...

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LEADING MEN FOR 50 YEARS

Jeff Erickson has been my friend, mentor, and hero from the first day I met him at NBC Alaska Camps.  Jeff loves people; especially the youth of Alaska. The fact Jeff is a devoted husband and father of a...

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SHOUT OUTS

Everyone delights in and appreciates an encouraging thank you shout out. Alaska Airlines deserves a Fred Crowell - NBC Camps shoutout. THANK YOU ALASKA AIRLINES - Excellence Award First flight - basketball coach at UAF - 1965 800,000 mile+ flown ...

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I Love Reading WOH

Fred, I love reading your WOH. Thanks for thinking of me. The one of laughter hit a nerve in a good way. Growing up I had the good fortune of a mom and aunt, twins, who would spontaneously erupt in...

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NBC Camps Maui, 2011

NBC Camps Maui, 2011 Attended my first NBC Camp with my daughter that I love. I thought the camp was for her. I was wrong. God was speaking to my heart as I sat in the gym observing camp all week. I...

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Thank You

I must repeat back to you, you're very words. Your commitment to write daily words of hope has been valuable to my mind and heart. I consider knowing you and learning from your gift of wisdom being one of...

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Than You Fred

Thank you, Fred. What an amazing compliment from you and Susie. I feel like it has taken a long time to learn not to feel like I have to force knowledge and strength. I never want to be Napoleon....

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