Aurora Borealis

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This was obviously my first time to witness and photograph the elusive Northern Lights.

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My blurry, poorly white balanced photos are a sad testament to the glory of Aurora Borealis, at least in comparison to the dozens of well composed images in a google image search of the Northern Lights. I stand proudly by them, nevertheless, just glad to have seen such a sight. Continue reading “Aurora Borealis”

Home Sweet Home

Furniture: I promise to never take you for granted again.

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After 20+ days of living life on the floor, it’s nice to catch a meal on our second-hand table, in our tacky country chairs. My favorite mis-matched decor hangs from the walls, while yard sale books and knick-knacks clutter the shelves. From the comfort of our sofa I can watch television, edit photos, or read stories to Margot. It’s wonderful to be surrounded by our familiar home goods again. 

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Fairbanks, AK

Ice Museum - Fairbanks, AK via Yea Yea PuebloSummer is over, and fall is quickly fading away up here in Fairbanks. Snow has come and gone a few times already and those wintry previews have me nervously biting my nails in anticipation of winter proper.

Pioneer Park, Fairbanks, AK via Yea Yea Pueblo

Fairbanks, AK via Yea Yea Pueblo

Talking Moose, Fairbanks, AK via Yea Yea Pueblo

In a scramble to see Fairbanks as tourists before heavy snow blankets the borough, we’ve trotted all over town in heavy coats and an overloaded stroller. At this point we have no idea what’s appropriate to wear — it’s cold to us, but some of the locals seem okay with just a light fleece jacket and sandals. Others have already started wearing down parkas and warm wool hats. I personally need lots of layers already, which makes dressing Margot even more confusing and cumbersome.

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