While Kodiak is small enough for most people to be connected in some way or another, Meghan and I are always amazed at the wide variety of Kodiakan pursuits. The poster for this year's Whale Fest was designed by local Kodiak artist Robert Wagner. He is a budding artist best known for his 2005 full length film Cope and 2003's Equivocation. More recently, Wagner's multimedia production company, Kiluda Rock, is busy with a new feature shot on Kodiak Island - How to Survive . We'll let you know when it's available for your queue. Although we have not seen either of Wagner's two films, Meghan does have a Wagner original hanging in her office at the courthouse - a beautiful sketch of dark ravens on a bright green background.This year's Whale Fest officially begins on Friday, but we'll be part of the audience for Patrick Saltonstall's lecture Alutiiq Marine Mammal Hunting Through Time, a whale-related event held at the Alutiiq Museum. As a BIG fan of Moby Dick, I for one am very excited. Now, hopefully we spot some flukes while Meghan's parents are in town during the Fest.
