Iditarod

It was another spectacularly unseasonable winter day in the valley as Willow hosted the start of the 44th running of the ‘Last Great Race’ – the Iditarod. Without a cloud in the sky, Denali (the Great One) stood prominently on the horizon watching the fanfare unfold on Willow Lake.  EightyRead More →

Fat is a state of mind

“Fat” can be a crude description of one’s state of body. But, it’s also a state of mind when one’s ‘mental adipose’ effects their thinking, attitude and general mental disposition. Usually, the two conditions are mutually supportive.  Fat, is a state of mind! Retirement is more than just long walksRead More →

Big Lake

Big Events in Big Lake this weekend!  It started off with the threat of snow (a little too little and a little too late) and rounded out with the Chamber’s Fishing Derby, the Trail Committee’s Ride and the real start of the Iron Dog Race. It was as busy asRead More →

Writing

I’ve found that setting up The “Zimmer’s Landing” web-site is not too much of an overwhelming challenge – as long as I have good instructions, patience and time.   Fortunately, I’ve all three at the moment; though ‘Patience’ seems to be taxed the most.  I want to get to the realRead More →