ARCTICULATES : SNOW! SNOW! SNOW!

* 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 garden
would 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 this:

Muddy—Slushy—Slippery—Sloggy Mess

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