The Alaska Legislature failed to reach agreement on ... well, on pretty much anything at all during the 90-day session, including a capital budget. They've been in double-sooper-secret probationary special session since then, where - SURPRISE! - they've failed to reach agreement on anything.
I won't indulge in speculation about what they are doing ... they could be playing tiddly-winks, hanging out at the Red Dog Saloon, or debating secession. We may never know.
Meanwhile, the Governor seems to be plowing ahead with the agenda of resisting Big Brother.
Back here at the ol' homestead, it's 33 degrees and there's fresh snow on the mountain peaks, out the window. Sigh....
John 12:24 "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit."
Showing posts with label signs of spring. Show all posts
Showing posts with label signs of spring. Show all posts
05 May 2011
14 April 2011
Ch-Ch-Changes
In one of Alaska's harbingers of spring, our vehicles are being re-shod today, going from studded snow tires to street tread. Quieter, smoother, with better mileage, it's one of those things we anticipate with great eagerness as the days grow warmer and longer.
Speaking of longer, it was light at 5:25 this morning (okay, dusky, but enough light to walk outside), and will still be light at 10 pm. We're gaining almost six minutes per day, this time of year, and that makes a noticeable difference.
The weather guy guesses we'll reach the mid-40s again today, and might hit 50 tomorrow. In fact, he's going WAY out on a limb and guessing we could be in the 50s all weekend. Despite his pitiful record, we're hoping he's right this time. After seven months of winter, opening the windows is a delight.
We've been discussing what to do/where to go this summer; after reviewing the various options, it seems we've done almost everything there is to do - at least regarding day- or weekend trips out of Anchorage. A few remain: take the railroad to Seward, go on a whale-watching cruise, or fly to towns/villages inaccessible by road. You know, all the spendy things.
Oh well, nothing good comes cheap. Isn't that what they say?
Speaking of longer, it was light at 5:25 this morning (okay, dusky, but enough light to walk outside), and will still be light at 10 pm. We're gaining almost six minutes per day, this time of year, and that makes a noticeable difference.
The weather guy guesses we'll reach the mid-40s again today, and might hit 50 tomorrow. In fact, he's going WAY out on a limb and guessing we could be in the 50s all weekend. Despite his pitiful record, we're hoping he's right this time. After seven months of winter, opening the windows is a delight.
We've been discussing what to do/where to go this summer; after reviewing the various options, it seems we've done almost everything there is to do - at least regarding day- or weekend trips out of Anchorage. A few remain: take the railroad to Seward, go on a whale-watching cruise, or fly to towns/villages inaccessible by road. You know, all the spendy things.
Oh well, nothing good comes cheap. Isn't that what they say?
15 March 2011
John Baker Wins the Iditarod
Baker and his team crossed the finish line in Nome, must minutes ago - the first victory by a western Alaska ... and in record time:
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