I’m a firm believer of the adage, ”If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” As a kid I wrote my letter to Santa every December and for the most part the Jolly Old Elf left a lot of my gift list under the tree. All these years later I still compile a wish list every holiday season for family and friends; some items I need, others I just want.
The holidays are a time filled with wonderful, precious memories of being with family and friends, reminiscing about holidays past and enjoying one another’s company.
Experiencing the joy of the season through the eyes of children is a wondrous thing. For kids, there is no more magical time of the year, as the days until Christmas arrive seem to drag painfully slow. No other time of year can you ask a child the date and have them give a succinct answer without hesitation.
Recently, after posting to my professional Facebook page that light snow was occurring over a portion of The County, a couple of people replied, “Light Snow?!
Recently, after posting to my professional Facebook page that light snow was occurring over a portion of The County, a couple of people replied, “Light Snow?!
I would like to acquaint you with the work of Denise Levenick, The Family Curator. (www.thefamilycurator.com) I first came across her work last spring at the Family History Fair hosted by the Bangor LDS Family History Center.
Recently, after posting to my professional Facebook page that light snow was occurring over a portion of The County, a couple of people replied, “Light Snow?! It’s really been coming down here!” Then I asked them how much they had had. “Oh, about a half inch”, they said.
With the remnants of the first big winter storm of the season still gracing the ground, many people, it seems, have been hard to resist the urge to dive into full Christmas mode. Take a casual drive some evening, and you will likely see a number of homes already decked out for the holidays.
I have noticed, in my years as a meteorologist, that when a winter storm is in the forecast, folks tend to over-focus on how much is expected, while not fully considering the storm’s other hazards, which include possible white-outs, dangerous cold, and getting stuck without a winter survival kit!
Over my years of family research, I have come to respect and admire the genealogical work of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (LDS), which they offer up to the world quite freely, if not entirely free. Both the church and its members have done more, to my mind, to advance the field than any other organization.
I have noticed, in my years as a meteorologist, that when a winter storm is in the forecast, folks tend to over-focus on how much is expected, while not fully considering the storm’s other hazards, which include possible white-outs, dangerous cold, and getting stuck without a winter survival kit!
