The long, cold winter is half over now, and the beauty continues as we view from indoors in the warmth of a fire crackling in the fireplace, and a glass of wine.
Here’s Father Elliott, the new president of the Pioneers of Alaska Igloo #4. Can you believe he’s 91??!!??
As winter peaks, and the days get longer, the traditional activites are in high gear. Most notable are the beautiful ice sculptures in our Town Square. This image by Rebecca Belcher was posted in the local paper, and captures the beauty of light refraction.
The beauty of Mt. Susitna, or the Sleeping Lady, remains throughout the year, and serves to remind me why I live in this beautiful state. (I only need a reminder when the temperature drops below zero).
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With all the positives of Alaska, I would be remiss to not mention the hopelessness we all feel about the earthquake in Haiti last week. By comparison, our 1964 earthquake was minor, and less than a dozen lives were lost. Our prayers are with the people of Haiti, and the rescue teams, as they continue to search and sort. Maybe someday we will figure it all out, as that is the last place I would have thought the earth would open. So I close this week’s blog with sadness.
Hidden just south of our library is a back-40 park, named for the donor. Cuddy Park is delightful and here’s a picture of their lake.
Another big magnet is Kinkaid Park, which is the original homestead of another family that donated this very large undeveloped area just south of ANC airport.
The many trails attract international cross-country ski competitions and the building hosts everything from political rallies to weddings. Since it is on a overlook to Cook Inlet, the view from the top of the hill is quite spectacular, and it is also the culmination of the 15-mile planet walk.
Now, if it’s your pleasure to remain indoors where it’s warmer, we do have an ice hockey team. The Anchorage Aces have had championship years, but this isn’t one of them, as they are riding the longest losing streak ever, so we won’t go into that.
This is NOT fishing season, but I couldn’t resist posting this 35 lb. halibut that didn’t make it thru the summer. The expression on his face tells it all.
Please understand that these images I’m posting on my blog are copied from our local newspaper, and I don’t have any written permission to post them, so if this is my last blog, you’ll know they got me. . . or I’ll write from jail.
I still want to encourage you to plan to visit Alaska, and remember to take out some of my travel insurance before you leave! Need I display some more wildlife shots to show you why?
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