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Monday, March 19, 2012

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Today I actually uttered the phrase "hold the phone." 

I love my adopted home state of Alaska, but sometimes its little oddities still surprise me.  Like the fact that the mayor of Talkeetna is a cat.

Yes, you read that right.  A cat.  His name is Mr. Stubbs, he's an orange tabby with a stub of a tail (hence the name) and he rules over Talkeetna, population 860.

Photo from Nagley's General Store, http://nagleysstore.com/Storecats.html
If you're not familiar with the odd but wonderful town of Talkeetna, it is the usual jumping-off point to climb Denali, a/k/a Mt. McKinley--though if you call it McKinley, Alaskans will know you're not from here.

Personally, I think he's got a lot of gravitas.  I've seen less likable politicians.

11 comments:

  1. With the state of politics these days, this seems a most sensible decision.

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  2. What?!? I freaking love Alaska. This is perfectly silly and just perfect. Thank you for putting a smile on my face!!

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  3. LOL!! LOVE that a cat is the mayor of the town! Probably a lot less problems! This is hilarious. Seriously, only in Alaska! That's awesome!

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  4. I had no idea that was possible...I'm not sure if I should be thrilled or worried!

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  5. I don't exactly know how it is possible, either--maybe Talkeetna isn't incorporated? I found a website that suggested it had to be done by special election because no human wanted the job.

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  6. If cats could talk, they wouldn't.

    I love this story. And, I agree---Mr. Stubbs is probably wiser and more dignified than most!

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  7. Maybe I should back Eliot for office! :)

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  8. Considering the current crop of presidential hopefuls, I'd be perfectly willing to consider Mr. Stubbs!

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