After three weeks of opportunity, we finally borrowed some skates yesterday and headed out on the ice with Dutch friends.Seemed as if the entire population of The Netherlands had the same idea. Turned out to be the last day of good skating.
Latest word is that the last good freeze was actually 12 years ago. Maybe we'll get another chance 12 years from now to learn more than just how to slip, slide and fall on our bums.
Of course, while we're frolicking on the ice, it's easy to forget what millions of families in Eastern and Central Europe are experiencing, given the Russia-Ukraine dispute that's limiting the flow of natural gas westward. Hard to imagine what it'd be like to be in Bulgaria or Slovakia or Serbia, cooped up in an apartment without heat, trying to care for an elderly parent or infant.
A good reminder that we've got a lot to be thankful for...
1 comment:
Oh Matt these are so delightful to see and make me miss you and your family a little bit less.
We're looking forward to your return to the states. And, I think you have loads of material for many books in the future.
The audio "daily minute" is amazing. Reminds me of recording you on the tape recorder all the time, luckily you never complained! I had so much fun doing that and it was great for everyone hearing your voice at that age when you were older. "What's a pig say Matt?" "What's a cow say? etc. etc. etc.
Take good care. Keep up the creative endeavors!
Your sis,
Terri
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