snow day

the apartment was unpacked, the first dinner/birthday party already held, so sunday became a fun day. a play day. a romp up a BIG hill and see some snow day.

we hiked four miles up mt. si at a steady pace. the snow was the first i'd seen in over a year. it was a good stretch for my body and a restful time of quiet for my mind. snow absorbs more than sounds, it absorbs thoughts too and as so infrequently happens for me, my mind was meandering along without giving too much credence to the thoughts running through it. simply a companion joining in the day's fun rather than a bully lording over it.

it was a good day.

except my hiking buddy wouldn't let me take the photos of him i'd have liked. those orange gloves...