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Rachael Kvapil

@pagesculptor.bsky.social
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Business and Infrastructure Journalist in Alaska, dog lover, triathlete, and content homemaker.

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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
My husband: Oh, your article is in my feed. Me: The ETF article? Husband (nods and reads): It was pretty good. Ladies and Gentlemen, that is the first of my articles he's read in my 35-year career. 😂 Anyways, here's the article: digital.akbizmag.com/issue/octobe...
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Alaska in a Basket
On July 2, 2025, New Jersey resident Shane Svorec and her husband Richard attended the New York Stock Exchange closing bell ceremony that marked the debut of The Frontier Economic Fund (AKAF).
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
It was 9 fun and wild days with this great group. The KUAC Fall Fundraiser is over but the generosity of KUAC supporters lives on. Time to celebrate!
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Starting National Coffee Day with a squad coffee chat with Purple Patch Fitness coaches!
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Containers Day 2: The dreaded circle formation. This is not my strong suit because I have a hard time remembering calls I've already made. Luckily Java only went through the loop once before finding them all. I wasted a few seconds doubting the last call, but I should worry naught.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
My friend recorded Day 2 of Excellent Exteriors, a course with a Big Red Herring in the middle of it. We passed despite the temptation to try to find a nonexistent hide in the truck. Overall, we did great in this element this weekend gaining 2 Qs. We need one more to move on the Masters.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
More focus in the barn today though she REALLY liked to visit the judge. Our last agility trial for the year is done (I think). Next week we have a scent work trial and then we settle in for a long winter improving our technique and strategy.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Someone had barn brain today🤣 Getting her to settle at the start line took some work, but once she was set we had a pretty good FEO run.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Fun times at KUAC'S premiere of Sesame Street and The Great Elephant Adventure (a collaborative project with PBS Nature). The event was a joint effort with the Noel Wein Public Library. 64 kids and adults attend the show, participate in kids activities, take photos with Molly of Denali, and more.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Race Day breakfast before heading to Skagway, Alaska for the start of the Klondike Road Relay.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Our journey to Whitehorse is complete. Tomorrow we head into Skagway for the start of the Klondike Road Relay! Leg 3, here I come!
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
My friend recorded our Advanced Exteriors run today out at Camp Li-Wa! I can't believe all this happened in 00:01:14!
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Explaining to the dog that the beef ribs need a 10 minute nap before we eat them is a peak Dog Mom experience.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
How the hell do these Decepticons keep walking into Autobot HQ unseen? Are there not doorlocks on the ship?
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
I used to tell people that I would never cook for someone I didn't like. Now, I'm going to tell them that if I don't like them, then I'll use AI to generate all communication with them.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Java and I just learned how to play Snookers a week ago and it is awesome! Plus, who doesn't want to be at the cookout!
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Last week, Chris Juhn's photo of Spider-Man punching right-wing activist Jake Lang went viral. Nicholas William Love II was praised by many without much discussion about vigilantism and it's effects on society. Read my thoughts on this viral image: www.pagesculptorstudios.com/post/the-pho...
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The Photo that Brought us Back to Earth-1218
Chris Juhn's photo of a costumed Spider-Man poised to hit a right-wing activist stunned the internet because it resembled a classic comic book cover. While the social media feeds praised this "Spider-...
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
My friend asked me to knit a poncho like the one I finished earlier this year, which got me thinking about how the poncho migrated across borders throughout the centuries. Read more at: admin673363.wixstudio.com/my-site-3/po...
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Migration of the World’s Simplest Functional Garment
This spring, I completed my first knitted poncho. When my non-Mexican friend asked me to knit her a poncho in the same basket-weave design, I wondered how this simple garment could cross borders witho...
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The Grim Reaper has got to be working with the Decepticons to take over the world. That's the only way I can explain this week.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Happy National Dog Day! Java and I are celebrating 8.5 years of adventures, shenanigans, and competitions. She has opened up a whole world to me and we have made so many new friends on our journey. We wish all dog families the best on this special day!
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Carly @nautiluscarly.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Support your public library. Defend your public library. Slay the enemies of your public library.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
When good friends 🧡 have your back.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
And MAGA wear their hats in supermarkets saying they would LOVE if I would made Nachos con Carne for them. And I'm thinking, "Bitch, I'm the one you're trying to deport even though my family has been here for generations." Lord, give me strength. I don't want to get kicked out of Fred Meyer again.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
22 inches of 172 stitches in a basketweave pattern finally complete. Doesn't look like much folded up, but this is the back panel of the poncho I hope to complete by the end of the year. Today I start the same pattern all over again to knit a 20 inch panel for the front.
Maroon basketweave knit panel for poncho.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
I used to hate Mondays until @garyvee.com posed the question, "What if I told you this was your last Monday morning of your life. Would you still complain about it?" Of course I wouldn't! Now, I take a deep breath and exhale. Let's tackle today with as much energy as our other favorite days!
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
A huge turnout at our Thursday Tracking and Trailing training session. Double the numbers from earlier this summer. A few are trying for their certifications this evening and a few are learning how to set track for the first time. Sunny and warm. Only a few weeks away from the August trial!
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
This spring, I took a beginning sewing class from Seamwork. Sounds crazy considering I've sewn my own clothes for years. I sewed this linen dayrobe. So lightweight! So summertime! And it has GIANT pockets! BTW, there were quite a few tips & techniques learned in that class. Worth the tuition.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
BIG MILESTONE! Java and I passed our TD Certification for tracking and trailing. We have earned 4 vouchers to officially enter official competitions. Lots of stuff to work on, but that is all for another day. Tonight we celebrate will sweet potatoes, cookies, and happiness!
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
Take off from Creamer's Field in Fairbanks, Alaska scheduled for later this morning.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
After a full week of training, doggie play dates, and classes, Java is TIRED! But it's the weekend! I'm sure a few hours rest and she'll be good to go in the morning.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Fairbanks, Alaska is losing it last fashion fabric store. And while most of my fabric shopping has been online for several years, I still find it necessary to say goodbye to JoAnn Fabrics before the close their doors forever. feeddawg.blogspot.com/2025/05/adio...
New Post on Feed Dawg Sewing Blog: In Memoriam of JoAnn Fabrics.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
Trump is just mad that he was never this cool.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 03/05/2025
As I say every year, you can't call it Spring in Fairbanks until after May 15th.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Today's AKC Scent Work trial results: 1st Place in Novice-A Exteriors, 2nd Place in Novice-A Interiors, and 2nd Place in Novice-A Containers. No Qualifying in Buried, but I better understand the issue. One more bright and early trial day tomorrow and then Scent Work Seminar on Monday.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
I've always been upfront that my dream retirement is running moonshine in some post-apocalyptic nation. But when my husband sent me this, I had to ask him exactly how post-apocalyptic he expected the world to get. www.adn.com/alaska-life/...
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Grape bricks: The sneaky Prohibition treat, in Alaska and elsewhere
An early Vino Sano advertisement called it a “kick in a brick,” adding that the buyer needed only water and “14 days patience.”
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We talk about the boomerang logic of MAGA, but just read Robert E. Lee's writings from the Civil War. He writes to his son about how worried he was about succession, but as soon as Virginia peaced out of the Union, he went to fight for the South.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
We ain't got time for this, nor the need.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 20/04/2025
@michaelianblack.bsky.social @amberruffin.bsky.social @roywoodjr.bsky.social Thank you for another great season of Have I Got News For You. It makes the week worth it. Sad that I have to wait until fall for the next season, but my dog is happy that we'll hit the trails earlier now. Love you guys!!
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
There's NO "This land is your land/This land is my land" with my dog. There's ONLY "This land is my land."
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Even though more snow is in the forecast, I've started work on my 2025 Spring/Summer sewing projects. The first is a shorter version of this "Day Robe" worn as a light outter jacket over a tank or a tee. This pink linen chambray caught my eye though it's a color I wouldn't normally wear.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Out of curiosity, I looked up Ben and Jerry's Threads engagement after Unilever fired their CEO David Stever. Engagement tanked from 3.1K likes to 32! I wonder if Unilever thinks this move is going to work in their favor.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Don't even talk to me about Spring in Alaska until May 15th, maybe even May 30th.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
"We all agree tonight, all of the speakers have agreed, that America has a very serious problem. Not only does America have a very serious problem, but our people have a very serious problem. America's problem is us. We're her problem." Malcolm X.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Happy 7th Birthday to my Java Bean! We've had some great adventures and you are the best training buddy a girl could have! ❤️ always and forever!!
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
Weekday sourdough loaf to bring happiness on a snowy April day.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
The past few months in America is like waking up to another decree or firing from Profesor Umbridge.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
Wait. So if House Elves in the Harry Potter universe are free if presented with clothes, does that mean they never are in charge of laundry?
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a close up of a dobby from harry potter giving a sock to someone .
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 30/03/2025
They decided not to have ANY comedian as a sign of unity. There hasn't EVER been unity in journalism. Sounds more like journalism cowering to the 🍊 🤡 www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Amber Ruffin: Comedian dropped from hosting White House correspondents' dinner
Ruffin has been attacked by the White House for being critical of the Trump administration.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Exploring new breweries on my trip to Anchorage.
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Chuck Schumer now that all 👀 are on Pete Hegseth and Mike Waltz instead of him.
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a man with glasses and a mustache is wearing a white shirt and says yes .
ALT: a man with glasses and a mustache is wearing a white shirt and says yes .
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Rachael Kvapil @pagesculptor.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Spending my Friday Night with everyone I ❤️ 😍💖
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