The Editor's Report

Well, well, well..........another winter month gone by, now we trudge our way through Spring Break-Up.  This time of year has always been one of my favorites.  Yeah, I know.......it's ugly, it's muddy, gone is the pristine white of winter, but at the same time it shows us natures' version of  "the ultimate hope," - the annual re-birth.  Soon we will see a tint of green when we look across the skyline as the birch, and willow begin to bud.  The lakes will turn black as the ice changes from a very solid hard mass of frozen water to "rotten" ice that with a gentle breeze can disappear in a matter of hours.  Soon, some of my favorite visitors, (waterfowl), will be visiting the lake that I reside upon.  Many will rest for a bit before continuing on with their migration, while others have reached their final destination.Read more

Aaaahhhhh, the month of romance. A time to take special notice of that person whom you share your life with. Not that you don't do that all the time, right????? Of course you do!! If not, perhaps it is time to take a few minutes and evaluate your most important relationship. Why do I say most important? This is the person that you have chosen to spend the rest of your life with, through good times and bad.Read more

As I stood out last night in front of a huge bonfire, one thought kept repeating over and over, "Only in Alaska would anyone in their right mind stand outside at 30 below waiting for the fireworks that would signal the start of a New Year." Now, it could be that I'm not in my right mind, but I do take comfort in the fact that I'm not alone, because my neighbors and friends were right there with me.Read more

First and foremost, we need to talk a little business. Most of the phone calls and e-mails that I received in the past month assumed that the Meadow Lakes Chatter is in some way associated with the Meadow Lakes Community Council. So, I am here to say that though I have personally been an active member of the council since 1991, the Meadow Lakes Chatter is a private endeavor and is in no way associated with the Meadow Lakes Community Council. You will find links and stories about the Council but only because they are part of our community.

This time of the year gets us to thinking about many things....my primary thoughts have involved; family, friends, and New Year's Resolutions.Read more

My wish is to make the Meadow Lakes Chatter a production that you can look forward to for some facts, some fun.... something for you talk over with your family, a neighbor and or a friend. This first issue will be slanted more on the serious side as the residents of Meadow Lakes have a need to become more aware about the goings on in their community, its history and its future.Read more