The magic of snow

Read it on someone's facebook; loved it:
"If we listened to our intellect, we'd never have a love affair. We'd never have a friendship. We'd never go into business, because we'd be cynical. Well, that's nonsense. You've got to jump off cliffs all the time and build your wings on the way down."
-Ray Bradbury
I'm going to get one of his books first thing tomorrow.
And suddenly I feel great about having gone snow boarding ;-) blue knees et al. So many first times - the shoes, the board and all the clothes which weighed another 20 kilos, or so it felt. The first moment of reckoning was the warm-up when he wanted everyone to run with the shoes - and I could barely walk. But I have figured the secret - you have to loosen yourself. Half the battle is lost with the physical and mental tension.
And then the walk with myself the next day. After Egypt and the crazy work hours of the last weeks, this felt even more like paradise. I love this picture because just after the turn - there was a stretch of ice - and the only option I had was to start walking in the snow or else fall on my already hurting butt. What an amazing experience!
I have a feeling with the house shift and swiming being the only exercise (whenever it does happen) I have been missing my walks. Should start again - perhaps thats where the peace of mind comes from.....
... in the last 11 years dont know when I have wanted you nearer or further away.....