The Downside of Wildlife

Moose may be majestic, but they can also create some nasty traffic snarls when dead on the only highway into Anchorage. Brandon was 20 minutes late to work the other day as a result. In Alaska, of all places, why are people not used to giant dead animals on the road? It was stop-and-go traffic for 15 miles. Oy vey.

The punchline came at the end of the day, when Brandon was again stuck in bumper-to-bumper traffic trying to get back home. The reason? You guessed it. Different moose, same scenario. And naturally, this one (like the one before) was on Brandon's side of the highway. Perfect.

But days like today put it all in perspective. At home, brilliant Alaskan sun shining, not a sound or nuisance or care in the world. More exterior painting, the beginnings of a low rock wall, Chloe and Malcolm having the times of their lives. No bears or moose today, but a perfect Sunday of being together as a family, in our own little corner of scenic Alaska.

We'll post pictures of the house soon when the painting's finished, plus the yard, treehouse, etc.