My friend Joel took this picture of my skates while we were at the Covent Market rink a couple of weeks ago. The rink is now closed for the season which makes me a bit sad because I really do enjoy skating but it also makes me happy because maybe, just maybe, spring is really on its way.

photo by Joel Lopata

p.s. I’ve had these skates since Grade 8. I think it’s about time I get them sharpened.