SS: An Old Friend
This week I am in Alaska visiting an old friend – not my oldest, but an old and dear friend. I am enjoying the time with her and her family, the talks, the stories the kids tell, and the laughter. Her kids know more about plants and animals than I ever will. The 9-year old boy wants to talk about food chain cycles before dinner. The 6-year old girl's first question in the morning is, "Do you know about migration?" The books about dogs that I brought were a big hit. So far this week we have seen a bull moose and two bald eagles. My friend's husband left for a few days, so now we have more time to just talk, laugh and solve all the problems of the world. After story time and finally getting her kids to bed tonight, we sat side by side at her IKEA dining room table. We talked about mutual friends and what they are up to, and exchanged a lot of addresses (snail mail and email) and phone numbers, so that we don't lose touch with our other old friends. In our silliness, we also sent each other emails. We laughed about so many old stories and shared secrets, and other such nonsense. It is good to laugh with friends. It is after midnight now, and it is still light. I have a hard time adjusting to it never being quite dark. I have suffered all week from Alaskan Summer Insomnia, but I love the mountains, wildflowers, the beauty of this place, and visiting with my friend and her family. It is quite good to laugh with old friends.
The Bay
Lupines
Bald Eagle
Bull Moose
Wild Animals
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Sounds like a great time, and those photos are marvellous.
Posted by: AnthonyNorth | July 11, 2008 at 07:09 AM
A beautiful part of the world... and those last three wild animals look great fun to observe!
Posted by: Lirone | July 11, 2008 at 11:29 AM
Oh, those wild animals, better watch out for them. They could sneak up and get you! Love seeing your pics!
Posted by: Kim S. | July 12, 2008 at 08:23 AM
Sounds like a wonderful visit. I like your details--the children, the place, the table. Very nice.
Posted by: SmallWorld Reads | July 12, 2008 at 06:49 PM
I loved this...all of it! I cracked up at the pic of the 'wild animals'! I have a zoo of my own!!!
Posted by: Michelle | July 12, 2008 at 08:11 PM
The wild animals photo is the BEST!!! Sweet post, that I bet is much appreciated between friends. My SS post is herehttp://amarettogirl.squarespace.com/the-written-word/
I'd be interested to know what you think - seeing as you recognize the difference between cultured minds and wild animals!
Posted by: Amarettogirl | July 13, 2008 at 03:00 PM
what a relaxing and sentimental visit - thank you for sharing your words and your pictures - the photos are lovely!!!
Posted by: danni | July 14, 2008 at 08:25 AM
I can't wait to see Alaska Bonnie. Sounds like a wonderful visit. So beautiful!
Email me on updates. ;)
Love ya!
Posted by: Tammy | July 14, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Love the wild animals...nice touch...lol
The scenery is unbelievable!! Just beautiful :D
Posted by: Just Jen | July 23, 2008 at 05:08 AM