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Internet Etiquette

If it hadn’t been for several cases of poor Internet etiquette, I would probably have never met Jerry or ended up living in Alaska. Seriously. Sometimes it’s the little things. Do you remember the early days of email chat? How many times over those early years did you roll your eyes and bemoan the “lackContinue reading “Internet Etiquette”

Celestial Dance

Recently, someone asked me how my husband, Jerry, and I first met. Jerry has been living in Alaska since early 1972, having moved here straight from southern California at the tender age of 19. I took a rather longer route, as seems to be my norm. Although also born and raised in southern California (actually,Continue reading “Celestial Dance”

And … It’s Snowing Again

I generally enjoy winter. I have no problem with the cold or the snow. I’ve been living in snow country for over 35 years. It’s pretty spectacular. Admittedly, the darkness of winter has become more challenging over the years, but not for the reason you might think. I don’t find the darkness in itself depressing.Continue reading “And … It’s Snowing Again”

Mind Games

It’s amazing how easily your mind can play tricks on you. Certain events or holidays trigger an automatic response, right? For example; before Thanksgiving dinner has even begun to digest, we kick head-long into preparations for Christmas. April arrives and we think “taxes!”. It’s habit. It’s what’s next. Well … the last weekend of FebruaryContinue reading “Mind Games”