Weather Report

We've been enjoying a remarkable winter here in Alaska.

Several friends assume that we are constantly getting plastered with snow. The answer. . . is no. We actually received more snow on average when living in Arizona than we do living in Alaska. The difference. . . here the snow doesn't melt. The snow you see on our mailbox (below) is the same batch that we received in November.


I love when the temperatures drop in the single digits. The snow will crystallize. When driving at night it will take on the appearance of glimmering diamonds. It is rather spectacular.

January 20th was our lucky day this year. . . after two months of no direct sunlight in our house, the heavens opened and sunshine poured in. Granted, it was only about 15 minutes of glorious rays, but it screamed of hope. Spring here we come. In Alaska, in my opinion, our seasons go as follows: Summer, Fall, Winter, Summer, Fall Winter. . . Spring is more an extension of hope and light.

Here's an evening sunset.

The view out our our side window.