Iditarod

I've realized that when I lived in NY, I knew way more about the Eastern US than the Western. Since coming to Montana, I've already regained and gained alot of history that I either forgot from school, or was never taught. The information that has been regained, is fascinating. I know a lot more about Canada than I have ever known, thanks in part to Dallas, my friend and co-worker who is proud of her Canadian roots. Even Alaska has become a great point of interest for me since I'm closer than I've ever been. Don't get me wrong; I do realize that Alaska is still thousands of miles away!

I found out that the Iditarod is starting within minutes up in Anchorage. Knowing that 5 mushers out of Montana are racing gives me a sense of pride even though I've only been here for a limited time. I always gave dog sledding a passing thought, but never went in-depth before in gathering information. That has changed since moving here. I watched the movie 'Snow Dogs' this morning and actually knew the terms and what they were talking about!

FYI: There is a musher out of Jamaica racing today! Jamaica?!?! It reminds me of 'Cool Runnings'. ;-)