[LadyX]

Morning in Fairbanks

Under my Favorites, I keep a link to a website maintained by a fellow in Fairbanks, Alaska, where I lived 3 1/2 years.

In addition to a Live Cam from the Bureau of Land Management by the Chena River there, he also has stories and photographs of his personal experiences, residing on a farm outside town.

One feature shows some of the Aurora Borealis.
The following, and his narrative, are for your winter perspective, wherever you reside.

Rivers of Light 1999

My daughter Kim and I turn the horses out in the morning before school beneath a blazing sky.
"Hey dad, you better watch Misty, I think she's eating something out of your camera bag."

I am asked quite often about how I can live in a place that's so cold and dark during the winter months.

Sometimes I think about the same thing, like when I'm trying to get my car started after forgetting to plug it in the night before, or when a frozen water pipe keeps me from that long awaited hot shower at the end of the day.

But then I find myself out in the middle of a snow covered field, in my vapor barrier boots, Refrigaware overalls and thick down parka.
Even at 30 below I feel quite warm.

As I poke my head out from the fur ruff of my parka and tilt my head waaaay back, I think to myself; "Now, how am I gonna explain THIS."

Digest that, folks, as you engage in the hustle and bustle of your daily life.

Be sure to take a moment to savor the wonders around you ~ ~ ~

[FreeTheHostages]

Good morning. Note bene:

WASHINGTON (Jan. 25) - Traffic on the Internet slowed dramatically for hours early Saturday, the effects of a fast-spreading, virus-like infection that overwhelmed the world's digital pipelines and broadly interfered with Web browsing and delivery of e-mail.

Sites monitoring the health of the Internet reported significant slowdowns globally. Experts said the electronic attack bore remarkable similarities to the ''Code Red'' virus during the summer of 2001 which also ground online traffic to a halt.

''It's not debilitating,'' said Howard Schmidt, President Bush's No. 2 cyber-security adviser. ''Everybody seems to be getting it under control.'' Schmidt said the FBI's National Infrastructure Protection Center and private experts at the CERT Coordination Center were monitoring the attack and offering technical advice to computer administrators on how to protect against it.

[LadyX]

Here is Another:

[jwfiv]

Good morning, LadyX.

You're pretty derned special...thank you for all the stories and reminisence, words of inspiration and reflection...you gift us all.

My Mom and Dad lived in Fairbanks for two years...I never got ot visit, however...they always smile when speaking of their time in the Frozen North.

Wishing you a lucky day.

[Molly Pitcher]

Wow, LadyX - that photo of the Northern Lights is just amazing!

Afternoon everyone. Hope a fun weekend is in the cards for you!

[dansangel]

Thank-you for sharing your beautiful pictures, LadyX. .45MAN loves to describe what he saw during his 2 and a half years in Alaska. I hope to be able to travel there someday soon so I can see for myself.

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[Humidston]

Wow, BEAUTIFUL Lady X!

And your prayer is inspiring. I'm proud to know you!