ice-skating

After long weeks of sub-zero weather, we have been thrilled to be able to walk around with our jackets unzipped now that the temps are above freezing. Of course it means that the thin layer of old snow has melted and the brown frozen mud is exposed. It will probably snow again this week, and we hope it will snow enough to end the fears of drought, but the birds I heard chirping this morning sounded as happy as I am that the sun is out and the air feels mild and gentle. A great day for skating-- Ana and Jose have posted some video clips about their adventures skating on Lake Superior up in Duluth.
Here's another video "Superior Skating" from the MNStories vlog. I love the sounds of skates on the ice.

And just because I found it, here's a mash-up of Zidane and gold-medal skater Plushenko.