July 22, 2025: Fireweed is in full bloom, leaving bright purple splashes all over McCarthy, Kennicott, and the surrounding mountains. Meanwhile, I am recovering from a tequila soaked night that ended with a sprained ankle and a makeout on Main Street.

This episode is a midsummer peak at my diary as I write through my thoughts on wildfires, wildflowers, and wild women.

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