It was snowing here all day, and made for perfect cross-country skiing. Unfortunately, the rental place was closed - someone had called in sick, I guess - so my sister could not ski. So we walked instead. And it was so beautiful

The snow was coming down lightly, and dry, and it was warm enough to not be bundled up to look like the michelin man. We walked around the lake, about 3 miles, and back and forth from my house, about another mile, and had a great chat.

By the way, she may be moving to London - seems she is truly in love for the first time in years, and he lives in London. I am so happy for her, but will miss her so much.