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August 30, 2006
The views are inspiring, but the lake water is freezing. Snow has been falling, and if one can actually see through the passing clouds, the flickering images of extreme skiers and mountain goats take form, bombing down couloirs ensemble. It’s impossible to see anything when it’s raining though; these apparitions of winter are only visible when the sun is motivated to make its presence. I am going outside again, and as usual I’m excited. 

All I can say is it reminds me of my childhood. If the weather is nice, first thought upon leaving the house here is always the same. God damn its cold and it smells GOOD. I like this taste of autumn, and I like it more since its August. Life is always full of surprises. Early falls aren’t usually expected in my book. Today I am going to drive to a beautiful valley, after I am finished writing. I hope I get there, as it’s the valley that is helping me a lot these days. I don’t write much, so it may take me forever to finish, I am not a pro at articulating my thoughts...passing memories and fleeting thoughts, how do you actually touch them? I like the challenge, and I hate it. I have to get my hands dirty.