A week's worth of rain

If there is one thing I learned growing up in Kodiak, it is to never take sunshine for granted. At times, weeks go by without a glimpse of the sun. Rain is common here -- it is a crucial ingredient for Kodiak's emerald beauty -- but it sure can get old at times, and residents quickly learn that sunshine is a precious gem that must be treasured.

At the Kodiak Crab Festival there are rides, food, and if we're lucky (and I mean really lucky), there is sunshine. This year we're lucky; the weather machine is working in Kodiak's favor. As we devour king crab legs and chocolate dipped ice cream, we praise the sun, exclaiming, "I can't remember the last time we had a Crab Fest when it didn't rain!".

Sunshine is happiness in light waves. Don't take it for granted. Put on sunblock. Play outside while it's nice. Bask in the energy of the star that makes the Earth run. Love this beautiful island home. Know that you won't be squinting for too long, for this week's forecast calls for 7 days straight of rain.