April 7, 2013... Here I am gazing out my window as the snow slowly sifts past my window. Yes, I said April 7 and snow in the same breath. The funny thing is, I know Spring will come, someday, it always does. Within a few weeks from today Summer will spring forth in all its glory. New leaves will erupt from those dead looking trees which surround us, sentinels of the cold winter. Since the forecast is calling for even more snow, I thought I could pen a few words of encouragement for my friends in Alaska.
You folks in warmer climes are asking the obvious question. "Why do you people live there?" My answer is this; When it is 106 degrees in a couple months where you live, I'll be standing on the bank of a world class fishing river, breathless from the panoramic view of jagged mountains jutting 6000 feet straight up from sea level. The temperature will be a balmy 70 degrees and there will be nearly unlimited daylight. Life will run at a frantic pace for a few months because, frankly, I forget to go to bed.
Take heart fellow Alaskans, as my Dad always said, snow in April just makes Spring come faster. I'm not sure of his science on this subject, but it always seemed to work. Soon the glory days of Summer will be here. This is just a test to see if you have the mettle to deserve a glorious Alaskan Summer. So, hold out a little longer, winter's reign will soon be over. (Oh and if you have any pull with the Man upstairs, pray it don't rain too much.)
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