Auke Bay

Every summer, giant gleaming yachts make their way to southeast Alaska.

Many line the breakwater at Juneau's Stater Harbor, or anchored out in Auk Bay.

Some are the playthings of billionaires.

Others are small family businesses, like the Dauntless.

I fold it accordion style, tuck it inside, and write which quilt the binding is for on the outside.

By Dixie A. in Auk Bay, Alaska.

Dear Heloise, this is in reference to the person who has trouble removing hearing aid batteries from the package.

I wear hearing aids and use scissors to cut around the battery.