Skate
I grew up in a town with little for recreation. Even less in the winter. There was nothing or skating at the rink. I was one of the few chumps who could bbbaaareely skate. I dragged myself there. These were the days before I was dateable at all really; gawky and bookish then. I was a girl who couldn't attract a decent skater suffice it to say and that was the rank for those many dark months.
Today our family went for a skate and we all had fun. Me the most. I put on my game face to teach my kids. I urged my husband a good Canadian all-star swift on ice to skate away. I love to watch him skate. Even on days that are not today.
Men are better when their feet don't touch the ground.
Today our family went for a skate and we all had fun. Me the most. I put on my game face to teach my kids. I urged my husband a good Canadian all-star swift on ice to skate away. I love to watch him skate. Even on days that are not today.
Men are better when their feet don't touch the ground.
Labels: Canadian romanticism, things I don't tell my spouse in person
posted by mo-wo at 9:30 p.m.
6 Comments:
Love the labels!
I think skating is especially romantic on account of it's quietness. P-man is a wicked something skater and for him to be quiet AT ALL is so rare.
... then there's the burly thing too.
L is all grace and mischief on skates. He's also the best, most patient teacher. I mostly hobble along, making do, and loving the quiet, rocking rhythm of it all.
love this - your last line, the labels, your comment.
i skate awkwardly on my ankles & hate the cold. it is the *idea* of it that i like the most.
this was incredibly beautiful.
i loved to skate as a kid, but there was a 20 year gap, and tho i am competent now, i am graceless. Dave has all the flight of an ex-hockey player...his speed and certainty leave me breathless.
and he is teaching the big little, and it is lovely to watch.
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