The sun is back in the frozen state and my brain is slowly thawing out. I have started a new job, well, 7 months ago, and I am finally settling in. Time has been my enemy lately and I am struggling to keep head and heart together in one blissful unit. Ah well, we all have the challenge of learning to be happy.

The moose are fed up with the deep snow and are moving into the urban areas, i.e., downtown, and you cross paths with them more often than the neighborhood dogs. Some of them are so tame you can put your Ken doll on one and let it go for a ride! (Long story, search the Alaska Outdoor Forum for that one.)

As I slowly come back to life with the return of warmth and light, I will try to be more available and funny. Right now, no fantastic words of wisdom or pithy comments on the state of the world. Just hanging on, like so many people in the world right now. Hanging on and counting my blessings. And trying not to focus on what I don't have, but focus on those things already in my life.

Take care all. Talk to you soon.