Monthly Archives: May 2024

Unfortunate choice of wording

Comic courtesy of The Curator



Swans are back


Green Up Day 2024

The Fairbanks phenomenon known as Green Up Day occurred this Saturday.

When I drove into work early that morning, there was not a green bud noticeable.

Upon my return in the late afternoon, the hills were glowing a vibrant green.

As a reminder that we are in Alaska, it snowed all day Monday.


I drive a Series IIa…


Call of the Sandhill

Early Saturday morning I heard the calls of sandhill cranes echoing from the Goldstream Valley.

It was the first time this season. It is officially spring.

Sandhill Cranes


Right Day; Wrong Time

The ice officially went out on the Tanana River on 27 April at 5:18am.

Another year; another breakup.