snow time

I love the snow.  I love how it blankets and alters the landscape, and forces the plants to sleep and everyone to slow down.  And I love to venture out in the snow.  So Oakland isn’t really the best climate for me during the winter, but I have learned to enjoy the subtleties of our winter.  But then I must venture forth on snow adventures; this year a wonderful getaway to Mount Shasta allowed us to enjoy the winter snow (as sparse as it is this year).  And the kids thoroughly enjoyed it as well.  It made for exciting exploration and intrigue.  Throw in a snowman named Fred, and a little cross-country skiing and a day of slushy downhill, and some lovely time with good friends, and my soul felt fulfilled.