GOOD MORNING ON THE EVE OF A NEW YEAR
Glenn and Anne's hut at NARL Ah...I haven't written for some time now but somehow it feels right this morning. I'm sitting at my pine desk after a wonderful night's rest in my own bed. It’s wonderful to have taken this for granted in the past but to find renewed joy in it now. Contrasts and change seem to heighten a sense of gratitude for me, pushing me into a pleasant and welcome state of mind. I just recently returned to my apartment after enjoying eleven days of house/cat sitting out at one of the huts at NARL, the old Navy Arctic Research Lab. Big Boy, Anne and Glenn’s smokey-gray, long-haired, affectionate feline was in need of companionship and feeding as well as were the two fish in the large murky tank and the multiple, active, chubby worms in the indoor compost bin. All-in-all, it was a great eleven days. The hut is quite large although it looks small from the outside. I’m still washing clothes by hand at my apartment, a weekly ritu...
This is so interesting. i appreciate the photos which make it more real for me. I see what you mean by "the berm" and how there might be a polar bear on the other side of it. You are meeting some interesting people with amazing knowledge and stories. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteI didn't think that I was going to be able to upload photos here as I wasn't able to attach more than one to an email, but with some patience, was able too. I think it took about 1/2 hour for these five to upload. It is so beautiful here, I thought it would be good to give it a try = ) Glad you're enjoying them, Cathy...am enjoying seeing what you post on FB.
DeleteBeautiful photos, now I have a much better idea of the beauty there. Thank you for sharing your great photos. Love you
ReplyDeleteIt's another beautiful day here today and a little warmer too. Will try taking and posting photos more offen. Love you too, Bonnie! = )
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