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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving - More icicles
It looks like more snow is coming. At first it looked like rain but now snow. We have a big cloud. This might be a snowy Thanksgiving. These picts are at 10:36 and the icicles are moving closer to my window but they have not fallen. They are dripping quite a bit.
Icicles - Thanksgiving Morning 2012
Juneau has had over 2 feet of snow in less than 48 hours. With the snow melt because it has been about 33 degrees, we get melting and icicles. Mine look like they are about to fall so I shot a few pictures before they end up on the ground. I have done lots of shoveling and have a lot more to do today. Last night we had over a foot of snow. We were told to expect 3 or 4 inches.
it looks like Christmas here. I go over to a teacher and his wife's parents house for Thanksgiving this afternoon. I was there last year and the food is amazing. I feel pretty lucky. Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving.
it looks like Christmas here. I go over to a teacher and his wife's parents house for Thanksgiving this afternoon. I was there last year and the food is amazing. I feel pretty lucky. Wishing all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
6 inches of snow in Juneau, AK
We got lots of snow last night. 6 inches of snow. It looks wonderful. These are pictures from up at Eaglecrest
ski area which I took yesterday. Today, I will take pictures of Douglas and Juneau.
ski area which I took yesterday. Today, I will take pictures of Douglas and Juneau.
more snow
This past weekend, it rained like crazy in Juneau but it was snow at the ski resort which is 15 minutes away. I snow shoed and tried out my new skis a bit. Last night, we had snow in Juneau - 6 inches of snow. It is quite beautiful outside. Today is my birthday and as of today, I can get Social Security just for the asking.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
First Snow - Life is getting back to 'normal'
We got our first snow Friday - 6 inches, it is raining today, Sunday. My job is weird as usual. I got my big paperwork in. I will finish the lesser, but important stuff this week. Then I get a call telling me to be a meeting about a new student who will start after Thanksgiving Vacation. it is a tough case. I got my program rolling along OK and now I have a new major issues kid coming - life is interesting. So much for taking a few extra days during Thanksgiving.
Saturday, October 22, 2011
A week after Julie's Memorial.
A week ago today was my sister, Julie's memorial service. I am in Alaska and could not get away while the service was in Alaska.
I was drained all week. I made it through, but man was I tired. I had friends who wanted to go hang out Friday but I was just too tired. I am so very lazy, I can't believe it.
I have two more weeks of tons of work to do and if things settle down, I will be able to take a day off - I hope. I do feel it would be helpful to take a few days to grieve.
I am tired this AM but it sure is nice to be able to lay here and watch the mountain and the rain coming down. I have to get to school and do a lot of work this weekend though. I probably won't get a hike in today.
Two more weeks of pushing through should bet me caught up and kids settled down. (I do have one child where that may not be the case though. One case looks like a long term kid, 2 to 3 years to get reasonable behavior. My old kids, kids I have had 2 or 3 years are doing well which is so very helpful. That allows me more time on my new group and two of them are time consuming.
Then I get called over to another school to help out and anyway, I am stretched. Time is sure flying by though. Two more very tough weeks and then it should slow down a bit - I hope.
I was drained all week. I made it through, but man was I tired. I had friends who wanted to go hang out Friday but I was just too tired. I am so very lazy, I can't believe it.
I have two more weeks of tons of work to do and if things settle down, I will be able to take a day off - I hope. I do feel it would be helpful to take a few days to grieve.
I am tired this AM but it sure is nice to be able to lay here and watch the mountain and the rain coming down. I have to get to school and do a lot of work this weekend though. I probably won't get a hike in today.
Two more weeks of pushing through should bet me caught up and kids settled down. (I do have one child where that may not be the case though. One case looks like a long term kid, 2 to 3 years to get reasonable behavior. My old kids, kids I have had 2 or 3 years are doing well which is so very helpful. That allows me more time on my new group and two of them are time consuming.
Then I get called over to another school to help out and anyway, I am stretched. Time is sure flying by though. Two more very tough weeks and then it should slow down a bit - I hope.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Post Memorial Drain
My sister's memorial was Saturday and I am in Alaska working. I hiked and was ready to move on. But then I woke up this morning and it felt like someone had beaten me up over the weekend. I just had a kind of a drained feeling. I made it through the day but was basically on auto pilot. I am now thinking, the emotions of my sisters death and aftermath got to me worse than I thought it would. I have so many people saying, sorry, etc, so it is not just a matter of moving on either.
It would be great if I could take some time off to deal with the grief which I think is nagging at me. Unfortunately, I cannot get away from work for at least two or three weeks, if I am lucky enough to grab a few days then.
The weather is not helping either. We have clouds down to the ground and rain, lots of rain. The rain is getting kind of old.
The snow level is dropping, I can see the level drop on the mountains outside my window. I am looking forward to snow. I am hoping we can get a lot of it.
I just need to get this super busy week done ASAP! Monday is done!
It would be great if I could take some time off to deal with the grief which I think is nagging at me. Unfortunately, I cannot get away from work for at least two or three weeks, if I am lucky enough to grab a few days then.
The weather is not helping either. We have clouds down to the ground and rain, lots of rain. The rain is getting kind of old.
The snow level is dropping, I can see the level drop on the mountains outside my window. I am looking forward to snow. I am hoping we can get a lot of it.
I just need to get this super busy week done ASAP! Monday is done!
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Rest Well, Julie McLaughlin, my sister, I Miss You!!
I HATE CANCER!!!! Rest Well, Julie McLaughlin, my sister, I Miss You!!!
That is the message I wrote in the snow on Mt Roberts in Juneau, AK today when her memorial was taking place in Puyallup, WA!
I was unable to attend the memorial service so I had to figure out a plan B. I spend my morning thinking of a perfect place to spend her memorial and I saw new snow. So, I was going to hike to snow at the top of Mt Roberts, There is a cross called Father Brown's cross. I made it to the cross and was able to spend some time in remembrance of my sister and those whom she loved so very much. I wrote my message and said goodbye.
It is funny how sadness and grief works. I would be walking and suddenly a memory or thought would pop into my head which would take me back to Julie and Bill's life and there would be tears. I was glad that it was raining. Many times, I had to wipe my eyes. The thought also came to me that if she was mad at me for not attending the memorial, I might get hit with lightning or eaten by a bear - neither happened, so I will take that to mean that she understands.
I want to say to Bill, Shannon and Scott that I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could have attended but I would have come back to a big mess. This was simply not the time for me to leave my students.
It is a rainy day today so not many people on the trails. I ran into two people near the top - that was all. I was so pleased to have the mountains to myself - mostly.
Thank You to Brianna and Ashley, my daughters for going to Julie's Memorial - it means a lot to me. Thank You to my niece Kim for reading something which I had written during the ceremony. I was quite surprised to find out that it was read during the service.
Love to all! I intentionally stayed away from people today, so I could quietly spend time in quiet thought for my sister and those with whom she loved.
People don't cry for the departed, they cry for themselves and the changes they must face. For me, it is kind of scary to see Julie die before 65, Marvin die before 65 and my father also died before 65. Being almost 62 - I guess I should consider what I would like to do the next 5 years.
No pictures were taken today. I was up in the clouds. It was either rain or snow and I did not even take a camera.
Goodbye Julie!!! You lived a wonderful life!!! You left a legacy for others to follow. You and mom showed others how to live but you also showed us how to die. Nobody is going to get off this earth alive afterall.
I love you, Sis. Thank You for spending your childhood helping to raise me..
Your snotty nosed little brother who loved to stomp right through the middle of the mud puddles when you were in charge of me. Giving me the exlax chocolate bar was not funny though - to me anyway. I can still hear you and Gene yelling at me to get out of the bathroom. I tied it up for a long time.
Love,
Rich
That is the message I wrote in the snow on Mt Roberts in Juneau, AK today when her memorial was taking place in Puyallup, WA!
I was unable to attend the memorial service so I had to figure out a plan B. I spend my morning thinking of a perfect place to spend her memorial and I saw new snow. So, I was going to hike to snow at the top of Mt Roberts, There is a cross called Father Brown's cross. I made it to the cross and was able to spend some time in remembrance of my sister and those whom she loved so very much. I wrote my message and said goodbye.
It is funny how sadness and grief works. I would be walking and suddenly a memory or thought would pop into my head which would take me back to Julie and Bill's life and there would be tears. I was glad that it was raining. Many times, I had to wipe my eyes. The thought also came to me that if she was mad at me for not attending the memorial, I might get hit with lightning or eaten by a bear - neither happened, so I will take that to mean that she understands.
I want to say to Bill, Shannon and Scott that I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could have attended but I would have come back to a big mess. This was simply not the time for me to leave my students.
It is a rainy day today so not many people on the trails. I ran into two people near the top - that was all. I was so pleased to have the mountains to myself - mostly.
Thank You to Brianna and Ashley, my daughters for going to Julie's Memorial - it means a lot to me. Thank You to my niece Kim for reading something which I had written during the ceremony. I was quite surprised to find out that it was read during the service.
Love to all! I intentionally stayed away from people today, so I could quietly spend time in quiet thought for my sister and those with whom she loved.
People don't cry for the departed, they cry for themselves and the changes they must face. For me, it is kind of scary to see Julie die before 65, Marvin die before 65 and my father also died before 65. Being almost 62 - I guess I should consider what I would like to do the next 5 years.
No pictures were taken today. I was up in the clouds. It was either rain or snow and I did not even take a camera.
Goodbye Julie!!! You lived a wonderful life!!! You left a legacy for others to follow. You and mom showed others how to live but you also showed us how to die. Nobody is going to get off this earth alive afterall.
I love you, Sis. Thank You for spending your childhood helping to raise me..
Your snotty nosed little brother who loved to stomp right through the middle of the mud puddles when you were in charge of me. Giving me the exlax chocolate bar was not funny though - to me anyway. I can still hear you and Gene yelling at me to get out of the bathroom. I tied it up for a long time.
Love,
Rich
Sunday, October 9, 2011
More pictures - last weekend we had sun
I have not seen any bears in 3 weeks. The salmon are not running. I have seen more eagles. I saw 3 yesterday while hiking around the Glacier, which pleases me. There are still hundreds of Arctic Terns around but not the Thousands which we had a couple of weeks ago. The Terns are no longer spending much time at Mendenhall Glacier. They seem to stay in Gastineau Channel at night and fly out when it gets light.
You will notice the sun in these pictures. There are actually mountain goats in some of the pictures but they are so very small that you cannot see them. I saw the little white dots moving on the brown rocks, There were about 3 - 5 of them. I actually climbed to the elevation they were located but they on the mountain on the other side of the valley.
You will notice the sun in these pictures. There are actually mountain goats in some of the pictures but they are so very small that you cannot see them. I saw the little white dots moving on the brown rocks, There were about 3 - 5 of them. I actually climbed to the elevation they were located but they on the mountain on the other side of the valley.
Saturday, October 8, 2011
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