Dear Snow:

Hey there!  I’ve been wondering when you'd come around. Thanks for that hour and a half commute this morning. Can I look forward to it regularly for the next few months?

A few extra inches of icy fluff aren’t going to get me down, you know. I’m prepared for winter! Coat, gloves, boots, snow tires, hefty windshield wipers - and a coffee pot on a timer. I’ve even got a not-too-happy husband who is on “plow the driveway” duty at 5:30am sharp until next April. Though…it’d be nice if you stopped falling before then (I’m just saying).

Sincerely,
Jess

Dear One for All readers:

Winter’s here – and even though I’m colder and more sleepy because of it, I’m still counting my blessings for having heat in my house and food on the table. We don’t all have that. Check out our events calendar for what’s happening in November; there are LOTS of food drives and free meals going out to Alaskan families. Many of us are in extra need this time of year, and it’s really inspiring to see so many community groups reaching out to help.

Here’s a special thanks to Beans Café, the Children’s Lunchbox, and the Food Bank of Alaska for coming out in full force this season, with hot meals and holiday cheer for all.

Thanks!
Jess