A full moon shines on the crusty snow.
My footsteps crunch and crackle, but are
drowned out by Huskies howling.
This poem recollects my past years in Alaska, where hoar frost might cover the trees, and everyone had a dog, usually outside in a kennel or the yard, barking or howling, perhaps chained to a doghouse and sitting on top of it.
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March 15, 2026
Merriam Webster - Word of the day: Tranche refers to a division or portion of a whole. World Contact Day is commemorated every year on March 15. It is a unique observance held globally to focus on communicating with extraterrestrial life and exploring the possibility that intelligent beings may exist beyond Earth. World Contact Day inspires people to invoke their curiosity and spend time thinking about the universe and the mysteries surrounding it. What is the “Ides of March”? According to the Roman calendar, the Ides are a monthly occurrence. In March and other months with 31 days, the Ides always falls on the 15th; it falls on the 13th in months with 30 days. The Ides traditionally marked the arrival of the new Moon and was cause for celebration. The word “Ides” is derived from Latin, meaning “to divide.” Mothering Sunday in 2026 falls on Sunday, March 15. Mothering Sunday, celebrated in the United Kingdom and Ireland, occurs on the fourth Sunday of Lent, which is exactly three weeks before Easter. Unlike the fixed-date Mother's Day in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, Mothering Sunday’s date changes each year according to the Christian liturgical calendar. On March 15, 2026, several notable observances and events are celebrated: Dumbstruck Day: A day to express frustration. Everything You Think is Wrong Day: A day to challenge and celebrate wrong beliefs. International Day Against Police Brutality: A day to raise awareness and advocate against police violence. My look at today, March 15, 2026 below:
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I felt that. 💜
great work
I love this and winter!
Brilliantly written!!! Loved it!!!❤️❤️💕
A very charming and instructive poem at the same time. It expresses a sense of respect and evokes a feeling of foresight. 🥰
This is beautiful. Love the imagery
Missing you and your stories, Andi. Hope everything is alright and you are just taking a break.
I liked this image you chose here.
What an atmospheric scene in such a short poem! Great work!
I see and hear this gorgeous place. Nice!
I've never experienced this but it felt so beautiful! Loved your poem!
Love the image and the poem. Just simply beautiful.
Beautiful imagery. 🐺🌕❤️
Lovely work! Such a great crafting of setting here.
I've always wanted to visit Alaska, your poem is tempting me even more!! Love it! 💌
I know that cold and that crunch. Lovely piece.
So atmospherical, Andi, gives a good idea of the feelings and spirit of the snow. I'm not a big fan of cold weather and snow but I can certainly appreciate a good verse about it.
Excellent, Andrea! It's amazing how a good writer can pack so much emotion and experience into just a few lines of verse. You have succeeded here.