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"Blue Oasis" began in 2005 in its Blogger format (now an archive) and became possibly the first Alaska Blog on Progressive Politics. At the 2008 Democratic National Convention, Celtic Diva's Blue Oasis was honored to represent Alaska as the state blog.

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My name is Linda Kellen Biegel and I am a former 15-year Federal employee. Thirteen of those years were spent working for the US Army Corps of Engineers. I am also semi-retired from the Alaska music scene (singer, sound tech, stage manager, logistics).

When the blog was chosen to represent Alaska in the DNCC State Blogger Pool at the Denver Convention, I attended with the help of Alaska Real blogmistress, Writing Raven and my daughter Morrigan. On August 29th, one day after Barack Obama's inspiring speech at Invesco Field , my life took another turn as it did for all Alaska bloggers when Gov. Sarah Palin was chosen to be John McCain's VP running mate. Since then, I've either assisted or have been interviewed by media from the UK, Italy, Australia and Germany as well as national media outlets such as Wall Street Journal, NY Times, ABC Good Morning America's Kate Snow, National Journal, Dallas Morning News, LA Times, and NPR.

Presently, I work as a freelance writer, PR, event coordinator, community organizer, wife to computer programmer Josh and mother to 11-year-old Morrigan. Our family especially enjoys our summers in Alaska where we get to subsistence set-net fish Sockeye salmon as well as halibut fish/whalewatch in the family's homemade aluminum boat, "The Neverdone" (when it's working). We reside in Anchorage, Alaska.

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"Folks have asked about my Celtic heritage, especially in light of my name. What they don't realize is that I'm adopted. I was born Valerie Morehead of the Clan Muirhead. I was adopted at three-months-old by the Kellens. I always "knew" I was Celt even before really knew. I was drawn to all things Scottish, especially music. That's why my parents eventually told me at age 16."

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"Linda is well-known in Alaska & beyond as the prominent progressive political blogger Celtic Diva of Celtic Diva?s Blue Oasis. But back in the day, the early 1990s, I knew her as Linda Kellen, a member of the local folk/rock band Sky is Blu, which amongst other things performed in at least a couple or so of the annual women?s show Celebration of Change, in which I also performed. And if you don?t already know, let me tell you: Linda is one fine damn singer."

I went on after the break-up of "Sky is Blu" to perform with various Alaska musicians and work with national folks like Bo Diddly, Coco Montoya, Debbie Davies, Taj Mahal, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Bad Company, Creedence Clearwater, Carny Wilson, etc...

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Mike Method at 7:00 PM--UPDATE2 LEVI JUST CANCELLED so not live blogging!!!!!

by: Celtic Diva

Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 00:47:01 AM AKDT

*******************************************UPDATE *******************************************

GAH...SOOOOOOOO CLOSE!!!! SORRY EVERYONE but I just found out as soon as I entered it everywhere else!

It seems that Levi had a better offer...at NBC! He has to run and get on a plane to get there. (Sunday morning "Today Show" maybe?)

They are going to try for a reschedule so hopefully, I'll have another shot!

Don't forget, though...Shannyn at 5:00 and Mike at 7:00 tonight!!!!!

*******************************************UPDATE********************************************

IT'S CONFIRMED...LEVI JOHNSTON will be the guest!!!!

Congrats to "JustMe" who had the first guess in the comments...and the right one!!!! Start sending me questions now so that I can pass as many as possible ahead of time to Mike.

I'll also be reading and responding (as I can) to your questions and comments during the show.

So, I'll see you after Shannyn tonight! And congrats JustMe!

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I'll get final confirmation tomorrow, but it looks like the signs are good that I'll be live blogging at 7:00 PM from the studio of the Mike Method show when he has a VERY SPECIAL GUEST!!!!

This is not just hype, folks, this is someone you will DEFINITELY WANT TO HEAR LIVE! (When I heard who it was, I actually said "SHUT UP...NO WAY!!!!" to the producer!)

This is someone you will ALL have questions for! And here's the best part...if this all goes through, you'll get to ask those questions on the blog!!!!

One of you will even be GUARANTEED to get their question asked! Here's how:

Use the comments for speculation and try to guess who is going to be on. Whoever guessing right first (and I'll be able to tell by the time stamp on the comment) can submit 3 questions, one of which I'll pick one to ask the guest!!!

Oh, and I'm NOT giving any hints. I'll just let everyone know as soon as I'm told it's OK to release the information!

Let the guessing begin!!!!!

So, don't forget...KBYR streams on the internet! (Just click "Listen Live")

Shannyn Moore Show -- 5:00-7:00 PM (Alaska Time)

Mike Method and ???? -- 7:00-9:00 PM

Hope you'll join me!

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Mike Method at 7:00 PM--**UPDATE2** LEVI JUST CANCELLED so not live blogging!!!!! | 37 comments

Guess (0.00 / 0)

Levi Johnston?

by: JustMe @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 05:08:00 AM CDT

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You got it!!! Congrats! (0.00 / 0)

Send me your questions, either here or on email celticdivaak@yahoo.com.

Celtic Diva

by: Celtic Diva @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 14:22:04 PM CDT

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Sorry!!!! (0.00 / 0)

But I hope we get another chance next week!

Celtic Diva

by: Celtic Diva @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 14:51:50 PM CDT

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No Problem (0.00 / 0)

That was pretty cool...first response and correct guess. My lucky day I guess!

I am no sure exactly what I would ask Levi...there are so many questions that I don't know which would be the most important.

by: JustMe @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 16:22:14 PM CDT

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Added to my guess (0.00 / 0)

Sherry or Mercede Johnston

by: JustMe @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 05:09:47 AM CDT

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Guess (0.00 / 0)

Michael Moore

by: gdwyer @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 05:55:38 AM CDT

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Guess (0.00 / 0)

Bristol Palin

by: gdwyer @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 06:00:10 AM CDT

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Guess (0.00 / 0)

RAM from peeland

by: JustMe @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 06:08:34 AM CDT

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Guessing (0.00 / 0)

Todd Palin.

by: Ennealogic @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 07:51:43 AM CDT

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Questions, Questions.... (0.00 / 0)

I have 2 questions.
That can be answered by anybody.

1. How did this person find out Palin was paid for interviews?
If she was paid, did she report them to the IRS or to the state as extra income?
If not, isn't this a violation itself?
Did she accept this money, knowing she was going to step down?

Why is no outcry, that this women resigned as Gov. at the end of this month and then went off fishing for a week? She was able to do interviews. Don't you think that her time would have been better spent preparing the state for a change in administrations? Should she not be made to give a summary of her time spent in office? I would think the people of Alaska deserve to hear her accomplishments so far.

There was an excellent article at Alaskan Disptach about Palin that is worth the read. It's long but makes the case that this woman should never be that close to the Oval Office again!
www.alaskadispatch.com/palin-watch/1283-palin-how-she-gained-control-and-then-lost-it

Have a nice weekend everybody!!!

by: dianefromny @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 08:22:08 AM CDT

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Secret Guest (0.00 / 0)

Van Flein......he seems to have nothing else to do these days!

by: fifitrixiebelle @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 08:48:10 AM CDT

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Second guess (0.00 / 0)

Brendan Joel Kelley - hot from his interview with Levi Johnston

by: fifitrixiebelle @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 08:56:56 AM CDT

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Secret Guest (0.00 / 0)

Sean Parnell

by: KayJay @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 09:46:35 AM CDT

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Dennis Zaki (0.00 / 0)

Question: What is the iceberg.

by: PEM @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 09:58:14 AM CDT

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Frank Murkowski (0.00 / 0)

Question: What do you think of Sarah Palin now?

by: PEM @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 10:00:31 AM CDT

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Hinkle (0.00 / 0)

Question: What is the future of Alaska pipeline?

by: PEM @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 10:01:32 AM CDT

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Sarah Palin (0.00 / 0)

Question: When did you learn to lie.

by: PEM @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 10:02:54 AM CDT

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Sarah Palin (0.00 / 0)

Question: Explain how EACH ethics complaint was/is frivolous.

by: PEM @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 10:04:36 AM CDT

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Mystery Guest (0.00 / 0)

New employee David Murrow.

Question: When did you realize your new boss was a christian liar who was also a fighting quitter?

by: MissSunshine @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 10:48:17 AM CDT

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My First Comment Here (0.00 / 0)

Talis Colberg?

Question: Did you quit or did Sarah fire you?

by: Molly @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 11:07:21 AM CDT

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He quit. He quit BEFORE it became fashionable... (0.00 / 0)

All the cool kids are doing it now. Thanks, Sarah! Thanks for instilling our children with the value that "when the going gets tough, the tough QUIT!"

-Laz

by: lazarhat @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 11:58:38 AM CDT

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I-Quit-A-ROD! (0.00 / 0)

You are assuming that our children pay attention to Sarah Palin as something besides being a bad example.

by: Pekoe @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 14:03:32 PM CDT

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Not all children... (4.00 / 1)

are idealized liberals from independent, moderate or liberal families. Fox News watching, neotheocon loving families with children idolize her and her children, if we are to believe Meg Stapleton.

You know in retrospect maybe it IS a good thing for S.P. to be teaching those neotheocon kids to quit when the going gets rough. Never mind. ;)

by: lazarhat @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 14:27:43 PM CDT

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Lazarhat you are a brat! (0.00 / 0)

Gotta love it!

by: Pekoe @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 17:36:53 PM CDT

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guest (0.00 / 0)

Mr Butler~Levis Attorney.Yaa I finally did it.First post.

by: mhrt @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 12:38:29 PM CDT

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Hmmm (0.00 / 0)

Sarah Palin would be my wildest guess.

I won't be able to listen in, so if by a miracle I'm right, you can give my question to someone else :-)

by: angela2mc @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 13:48:31 PM CDT

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Jay Rameras? (0.00 / 0)

Wishful thinking, but I like this smart alec guy!

by: Pekoe @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 14:04:09 PM CDT

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Question for Levi (0.00 / 0)

Levi - When did you leave High School and what did you do immediately after you left?

by: fifitrixiebelle @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 14:43:21 PM CDT

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********AGHHHHH!!!!!*********** (0.00 / 0)

Disappointed!

by: fifitrixiebelle @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 14:47:12 PM CDT

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Levi (0.00 / 0)

Is Bristol pregnant again?

Is she seeing anyone?

Is Trigg really Sarah's child.

Does Trig get the medical and social attention he needs? like physical therapy?

Did Kris Perry babysit as a job on the campaign trail?

Was the Arctic Cat get up meant for free world wide advertising, was it done on purpose?

by: PEM @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 14:49:18 PM CDT

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Levi (0.00 / 0)

How is trip doing?

Does Sarah have a bad temper?

Does Sarah lie?

What is Todd like? Is he really that quiet? Who wears the pants in the family?

Does Sarah take medication?

by: PEM @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 14:53:59 PM CDT

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Levi (0.00 / 0)

How hard does Sarah really work?

Who is she speaking to on her blackberries all the time.

How did she treat you?

How does she treat you now?

Was Willow at the baseball game?

by: PEM @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 14:56:43 PM CDT

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Thumbs up! (0.00 / 0)

Good on Levi-- poor kid, he does have to make the bucks to support his adorable little boy who was a happy accident!

Maybe we will get him another time, unless his ex future mother in law can get people to pay him to leave state as often as possible!

by: Pekoe @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 17:38:51 PM CDT

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Dissapointed (0.00 / 0)

Levi won't be on tonite. I'll be listening anyway, providing the connection works, lol.
Will there be someone else instead? Maybe his Mom, or better yet, Mercede?

Today Show...morning? anyone know what time in the morning? I normally don't DO morning, but I might manage it just this once?

by: trish in SW FL @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 17:49:34 PM CDT

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typo (0.00 / 0)

Dissapointed---should be disappointed!

I can spell, just can't seem to type!

by: trish in SW FL @ Sat Jul 11, 2009 at 17:50:49 PM CDT

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