WHAT SARAH DOESN'T SAY

"It's not so much what he said, but what he didn't say," was the response from a SNL script from years ago when a newscaster analyzed Santa's "Ho, Ho, Ho," Christmas message. The same could be said for Sarah Palin and her hubris for her state of Alaska.

When we visited, it was Summer, obviously. I don't think I've ever heard of anyone planning a Winter trip there. It was a great time, though bearless and mooseless for us.

When we were in Skagway, it was a bright sunny day. The residents were so happy. It seems they only are blessed with 20 or so sunshiney days per year. A waitress who served us lunch was so happy that her shift was soon over so she could enjoy the weather. Not most, but everyone we met on the street that afternoon was in a terrific mood.

And I thought. How in the world can someone live there? Twenty days a year. That's not much over 5%, which means 95% of the time it's lousy. Wow!

At least lousy to me. When I see snow pictures, whether snowman building or skiing, sledding or sleigh riding, I shudder. That's how much I dislike the cold. But I know some love it and I can respect that. But who likes gray clouds to go along with the cold? A gun metal gray curtain hanging and refusing to leave.

Maybe the myopic and albino. But otherwise, someone, anyone who would enjoy Skagway, please clue me in.