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Living Alaska — When It Snows

An Ice-Skating Experience

Photograph by Author — Ward Lake Parking Lot Ketchikan, Alaska.

White Fluffy Flakes

It started snowing yesterday afternoon; the big white fluffy flakes cascaded lazily through the night. I woke up at two in the morning, looked out the window, and it was still coming down.

Blue Sky and Snow

I drank my first cup of coffee at 7 am, gazing out the window at a blanket of soft white snow. It covered everything, and the sun came out in a dazzling display of blue sky.

Photograph by Author — Strapping on the Rental Skates

Carpe Diem

There is nothing better than the contrast of bright blue on white snow. With the day off work, I was free to enjoy the snow. I relived my childhood by sledding down by the local lake.

A Forty-Year Hiatus

Watching the winter wonderland, kids playing, dogs frolicking, and the locals ice skating, I decided to join in the fun. After a forty-year hiatus from ice skating, I rented a pair.

Photograph by Author — Snow-covered Lake Ward in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Finding Confidence

It came back quickly; I skated with trepidation for the first few minutes but quickly built my confidence and found myself enjoying the experience.

Shoveling Snow

It could have been the scenery or nostalgia, but I smiled enthusiastically. Shoveling snow in the cold morning was worth the effort, allowing me a day to play in the snow.

Photograph by Author — Shoveling Snow at 7 am

Sharing the Moment

Sometimes, life offers you the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors; my answer is to seize the moment and enjoy. I wanted to share a moment of fun from Ketchikan, Alaska, with love and ice skates.

Photograph by Author — Our First Snow of the Season
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