Monthly Archives: January 2009

From Tonight, the Northern Glow The Land of Beyond A Robert Service Poem Have you ever heard of the Land of Beyond,   That dream at the gates of the day?Alluring it lies at the skirts of the skies,   And ever … Continue reading →

No two sunsets are exactly alike, and no two ice formations are alike. Combine these with the moving tide and it captivates my interest !

I was at the high point of my hike up the mountain, concerned a bit about getting back down safely, always the most dangerous part, and after all I am almost 54 years old I kept telling myself. I was … Continue reading →

A rare view of leaves this time of year, from January 17, 2009, on an ice formation I found along the way, lit by the sun low in the distance   A polular tune from long ago, remember the Zombies? … Continue reading →

From December 29, 2008, a surprise encounter, Coyotes are common in southcentral Alaska, though this is the first I have seen in these parts close up. In Valdez there was a pack that would serenade at night, and I miss … Continue reading →

From January 7 another cold day, The ice crystals were in the air and visible even to my eyes. A sub zero sunset night, with the sun beaming down, and the mist rising up.An event rare, wonderful, oh so cold, and … Continue reading →

From January 3, 2009      

Another sunset from the cold northland at lattitude 60. It has been 0 to -20 here so far this year, prime for some of the meterorlogical events I love, and I have been out enjoying the show. Here’s one from tonight (or … Continue reading →

Sunsets here are, well, magnificent, when the time is right. Winter is prime time for these meteorlogical wonders and I go out often, no secret there. Lately it has been cold, anywhere from 0 to -20 here (F), prime time, … Continue reading →

Back from a couple days out "upcountry", cold? well yes cold I have not felt before, but strange too, as I have been there so many times you know   Sights galore, but I will show just a couple from my trip, … Continue reading →