"Walk Like A..."

Found myself in agreement with a co-worker that there comes a day and age when you have to admit to yourself it's of far more concern how you navigate crossing an icy parking lot as opposed to defensive driving in winter conditions. In other words, a fender-bender might not be as big of a deal as slipping on the way in to the studio. Like, if I hit the ground there's a pretty good chance I won't be getting up on my own anytime soon.

Risk Management constantly stresses safety awareness, tips and training for all faculty, staff and students here at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. That said, in conjunction with the recurring nightmare of climate change that is ushering in unprecedented weather events and patterns that disrupt our seasons more every year, means these warming trends dis-proportionally impact the arctic, and we become canaries in a coal mine.

Setting aside any the apocalyptic scenarios, there's the far more mundane danger of falling on my ass, but fortunately we can look to the evolutionary adaptations of our fellow residents in icy climes for techniques in navigating our perilous home. 

Consider once more the way of the penguin, who sets an example of ambulatory locomotion. We'll overlook the fact that they don't live anywhere up here, and take a cue from the (built-in) cleats and grippers of the polar bear. Or in the end, admit that I am the walrus.