My Valentine

Well, today is Valentine's Day, also known in some circles as Singles' Awareness Day (SAD). I've always preferred to think of today as Arizona Statehood Day - Arizona was the 48th state admitted to the Union, on Feb. 14, 1912.

I don't have lots of fond memories of romantic Valentine's days, except for one year. I was in high school, and my boyfriend made me my very own set of arrows (we were archers). He had cut them and fletched them just for me. I still think that's the best Valentine's Day present I ever received!

Winter Wonderland

According to the Arizona Dept. of Public Safety, yesterday's and last night's storm was the worst they'd ever seen in Northern AZ. I wonder if any of them were here in 1967?? I managed to shovel a little bit, then gave up. Moving to Hawaii is starting to look pretty good right now!

Winter is here

Well, it looks like winter has arrived in Prescott. Could this be the "Big One?" Prescottonians still talk about the big snow of "67, which really shut down the town, right before Christmas. Some of us think that we're about due for another one. Back in '67 it was fun - now it's just a big pain in the neck, trying to dig out your car, shovel your driveway, and navigate the slippery roads. Anyway, it is a pretty sight, especially when you're inside where it's warm.