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April 30, 2008 Arcticulates ® Focusing on Alaska's Beauty Author: K. Fields Snow Snow Snow Yesterday as I wandered around outside for a little while, glad that the snow had melted now, and I started making plans on where my gardenwould be this year. I noticed all the trash in the yard that had been covered up with snow, the wind here blows all winter so we end up with a lot of garbage in the yard by the time the snow melts. So I figured I would spend this Saturday cleaning up the Yard and some light housework, so was I ever surprised to see this when I woke up this morning. Fresh Snow 10 Inches -- April 30th Photo by K. Fields 10 inches of brand new heavy wet snow. It sure is beautiful when it first comes down and lays on the tree branches. I tried to squelch the discouragement I felt inside, when I seen the heavy layer of snow on everything again, and to just enjoy the beauty. My Back Yard Snow Surprise Photo by K. Fields Tho I had to deal with the dirty looks from the cat, he expects me to go outside and get rid of all the snow for him, and acts huffy when I try to explain how impossible that is...so as you can see by his stare, his expectations of me have been lowered further still. My Unhappy Kitty Cat Photo by K. Fields Depression set in when I had to go to work, and the post office, it was a mess, I felt that discouragement come back again as I slogged thru Muddy, Slushy, Slippery, Sloggy mess Slushy Mud Photo by K. Fields But on my way home from work tonight, I noticed that it was already starting to melt and that has perked me back-up...and I have happy thoughts of greenery again. The Alaska Range Summer Time View Photo by Mike Kingston Later... K Fields See Also: Snowflake Season! Digg This Please Hey! Please Stumble It! Add to Technorati Favorites Please Rate at Blogged! Mixx it Please! Engage This Please Kudo Me! You are welcome to comment in the box below. Please keep in mind that this is a child friendly site. Thank You! I look forward to meeting you and reading your thoughts.

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