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A Dimly Bright Morning

What a wonderful morning! Not only was it above zero (not much, but hey, I’ll take it) after a week of frigid below zero temps, but dawn dimly colored the eastern mountains across the valley with pale yellowish pink hues this morning just before 9:00 AM. A 9:00 AM dawn is a highlight this timeContinue reading “A Dimly Bright Morning”

On This Still Alaska Morning

I found myself reluctant to get out of my toasty warm bed this morning, much less actually DO anything. One glance at the outside thermometer showed the temperature was -24F at my house. Sure, Fairbanks is lots colder, but really, I didn’t care about anyplace except right here. Ack. Rhonda was curled tightly against myContinue reading “On This Still Alaska Morning”

Something Old, Something New

Ten years ago, I was living in the same exact house but a completely different life and had no clue it was all about to end. If I’d been asked how I would describe myself, I wouldn’t have hesitated – I was a writer (purely a hobby, but a fulfilling one), an avid spinner andContinue reading “Something Old, Something New”

Christmas Morning Chaos

Part Two – the story continues It seemed like forever and the Mom person had yet to open her eyes. Liquid brown dachshund eyes pleaded, ears lifted (slightly) only to be ignored as the Mom rustled the covers, rolling over. With a sigh, the puppy curled back up atop the blanket to wait. How couldContinue reading “Christmas Morning Chaos”