Posts by Kaylene
28 Valentines of February
We are gaining daylight by noticeable moments each day. Valentine’s Day marks the turning point of winter in Alaska. Winter’s parting gift of light could not be more welcome, more treasured even than roses and chocolate.
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Read MoreLeaving Room for Holiday Surprises
Snow is falling outside my window. Gentle flakes stack lightly on each other, so that by noon I’m guessing the dogs will be romping in knee-deep powder. The scent of baking wafts from the kitchen and I cannot help but … Read the rest
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Walls of Every Making
My son, Mark, built a wall this past week. Rock by rock, he moved 12.5 tons of granite, to create a thing of rugged beauty. The granite, blasted into chunks at a local Chugiak quarry, came back together again by … Read the rest
Read MoreMigration: Moving to a New Season
Winter-weary Alaskans were not the only ones who took notice of our late breakup this year. An April snowstorm and an unusually cold spring meant a chilly homecoming for thousands of migratory birds. They arrived by the hundreds only to … Read the rest
Read MoreAlaska Signs of Spring
Last week, I noticed that snow had melted away from the south side of the barn, exposing dirt. Would it be strange to confess that I leaned down to breathe in the scent of it? The horses and dog found … Read the rest
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