February 4th there will be eight hours of sunlight

Cold ten degrees at 9PM. Can not tolerate the cold for 2-3 minutes without gloves on. We will soon have eight hours of sunlight. My Skyeffect Light box has saved my life. Snow predicted for the week, we get 2-3 inches every two weeks.

Foxy had a dog friend next door, but Sierra moved to a house this past weekend. Foxy still smells for her. We miss Bird who talked from sun-up to sun-down.

Foxy goes back to Doggey Day Camp tomorrow. We have adjusted how frequently she goes. Two days last week, and perhaps 3 days this week.

Trip to the Alaskan Heritage Center

Ten Day delay in Return

My return has been delayed ten days until the new full time dietitian can start. Hopefully that will put my flight on the night of the 19th Friday arriving on the 20th Saturday. The new RD was delayed in giving her notice so they asked me to stay. Also the joint commission consultant asked me to stay and the CEO asked me to stay. So you have to stay. We will probably have Joint Commission next week.

Also I think I gave you an incomplete address before and did not give you APT 4.
Don't expect any mail, but just wanted to let you know.

Today it is off to the Alaskan Native Theater. I am so excited. This is why I came. There will be Mask Dancers, Story, and Alaskan Native Theater. A full day's program. Three others are joining me. Travelers.

Last night we "walked" to the strip mall and had a delicious Chinese dinner. There is also the Blue FOX non smoking bar. My new travelling friend searched them out.

Currently I am sitting in front of my light box which has been a life/soul saver for mer. Thirty minutes a day.

Kindly, Paulette

Michell returns from vacation, therapies ladies celebrate

Alaskan Art Work Displayed at Native Hospital

Footprints in the Snow

The moose from the photos were are at the hospital area from 3:30-6:30. When I walked out of the hospital at 6:30 PM, they walked down the driveway and then through the snow into the woods. The photo of the footprints were being made as I left work. Now I gave them their distance because moose can charge people. The baby moose lingered behind mom. They walk - run funny.

Mama and Baby Moose lick salt at the hospital

If I ever get back to Georgia, I am going to nail my foot to the ground. Lewis Grizzard

I just got off the phone with my first cousin Swift Williams and promised I would come and see him immediately. In summary, what is important about leaving your home is knowing how important your friends and family are. It's time to tell you that I miss all of you. What will I remember about this adventure is your relationship with me. I remember the tiny details of the time that we are together probably eating some delicious food.

It's a risk to leave your base camp, and the gold is learning of the details of your missing face-to-face relationship.

Foxy has the same feelings. She is missing her human friends and pet friends.

Got to get ready for work, but wanted to let you know how important you are. Have a great day. And if I ever get back to Georgia, I am going to nail my feet to the ground...for a few months or years.

Weekend Outdoor Life

It was a clear day and my neighbor suggested driving to the top of Flat Mountain Park. To my surprise I could see Mt. Denali which is 350 miles away. Imagine being in Atlanta and seeing Grandfather Mountain in NC. This made being in Anchorage even more special. Once I sited the mountain, I continued to see it from other locations. You have to strain a little to see it. I don't know if you can enlarge the photos.

The more obvious mountain is not Denali, and I will have to find out the name. Denali is the last picture before this narrative.

I can't imagine the artists who did the ice sculptures. I couldn't stand to take my glove off to take the photo.

Also went down to Town Square to view the sculpturing of the ice. Most are still being sculptured. It was cold, and I had to take my glove off to take the photos.

Clayton, Georgia's temps colder than Anchorage

A few Georgians updated me on the snow and freezing temperature reports. Looks cold and also like the accidents in Atlanta were due to speed on ice.

Tonight I went out with two coworkers, who are travelling physical therapists, for Mexican food, almost as good as La Pachanga in Clayton.

Enjoy.

Paulette

El Nino

Alaska sent all its cold air down to Georgia! Sorry. I am enjoying the warm Georgia air.

Also my address needs Apt 4 on it, if anyone needs it. The dear mailpersons have been very helpful.

Georgia Colder than Anchorage

Hear it's pretty cold in Georgia, and that you might get some snow!!

Enjoy! and when it warms up to 40 remember count your blessings.

Mt. Denali

In 1975, years after I had Alaskan Geography, Mt. McKinley's name was changed to Denali. The base is at 2000 ft as opposed to Mt Everest starting on a plateau of 17,000 ft. Denali is the higher one to climb, but as you know, it does not get the glitz. Denali is the significant colder one to endure. The height for Denali is 20,320 ft, and Mt. Everest is 29,029 ft. If you go to Wikipedia.com, you can learn much, much, more. Also the hospital that I work for is named after Mount St. Elias...more to learn. On the Wikipedia site there are all kinds of firsts...to ascend a particular summit, first team, first women, etc.

I tried to cut and paste, but something did not allow me.

Few more shots of McKinley