Good morning. Seattle snow is almost an oxymoron, but we have some this morning. Marinas always look rather romantic with a covering of snow on the boats and cold, gray water stretching out beyond. I once described it in an article: "Looking out over the marina on a winter’s day, the snow-covered boats resting on steel gray water against billowy clouds, is a scene to inspire poets."

There are downsides to living aboard in the winter. One year it stayed frozen for a couple weeks. For several days it was stormy, churning the water. Splash - freeze, splash - freeze, you've got it. We had a 4" thickness of ice lining the dock and nobody could get out. We wouldn't just slip, we could slip into icy water, a very dangerous thing to do.

Generally it stays warm on boats unless it freezes for several days then the cold begins to seep in through the uninsulated hull and you end up hunkering down under an electric blanket with a good book. Not bad really. One year I read two Fritof Capra classics in a row: The Turning Point and Conversation With Extraordinary People. What an inspiring few days. I highly recommend The Turning Point if you are trying to understand how the systems of society can evolve in more healthy ways.

Much to do today, on the computer thankfully - Yeah Internet! Try blogging, it's fun.

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