Fifty years ago today Alaska became the 49th state. It is certainly living up to the "Seward's Icebox" nickname as of late. We are on day seven of a cold spell with no relief in sight. The fireworks planned for tonight to celebrate the 50th anniversary of statehood have been canceled due to the heavy ice fog. The forecast is for a low of -55 for the next few nights! However, most of us try to take this cold in stride. We have chosen to live here in this great state, and there are numerous pluses to being here that far outweigh the minuses. Happy birthday Alaska, and here's to the great things that the next 50 years will bring us!
