Frozen In A Moment-Learning To Ice Skate

    Winter has settled in, soft and bright, the lake frozen into a perfect mirror beneath a sky of pale blue. Laughter drifts from nearby skaters, but it’s quiet where you stand, just the sound of wind, the crunch of snow, and your friend holding out a mittened hand. Your friend's smile is patient, teasing. A whisper, “Don’t look down, eyes on me.” You smile. Learning to ice skate can't be that hard, right?