I’ve read that the word “blizzard” first appeared in 1870, in an Iowa newspaper. German settlers there were quoted as saying “Der sturm kommit blitzarig,” or “the storm comes lightning-like.” The term soon corrupted into our term, blizzard.
No stargazing for us today . . . . (Photo: Mark Zeiger).
I haven’t sung the praises of our wonderful, award-winning Haines Public Library in a while. Recently, a quick glance at the books on one of the display counters reminded me of why our library means so much to me.
A picture worth a thousand words (Photo: Mark Zeiger).
They’ve covered my interests and concerns here!
