Favorites

Favorite family Our summer family. Lyn and Stuart couldn’t have been more welcoming to Katherine and I. Without our little family, the summer would have lacked love.

Favorite work moment The smolder. Fortunately, I caught the best one on camera.

Favorite wildflowers Columbine, Snap Dragons and Bluebells. The wildflowers in Alaska grow at incredible speeds and in an abundance of vibrant varieties.

Favorite dog picture

Favorite dog Ozzie from next door. At least twice a day, his shrill voice announced that he and his master Glen were going for a walk. Twice, came to dinner with Glen and Linda. This miniature Shnauzer posseses a unique ability to express his thoughts through a variety of facials expressions.

Favorite trip Difficult, but the bike trip to Seldovia was my favorite, followed closely by July 4^th weekend.

Favorite video This is tough. I might would choose the earlier SNL surprise party video but its difficult to locate so I will say edbassmaster’s snappin' turtle video.

Favorite State When I stepped out of the airport and inhaled Dallas for the first time in 3 months, I was overcome by the spoiled taste of the air. In Anchorage I breathed birch and spruce mingled with Fireweed. Now it's exhaust and cement blended with the smells of people. The Texas heat. Instead of feeling refreshed after a run, I felt wilted after this morning's venture around the lake. We wont discuss the replacement of mountains and flowered medians by highways and brown crunchy yards. BUT, I am a Texan. I will never completely turn my back on my state, even if it appears irrational.