Biking Through the Winter of My Discontent

This year had been hard.  Harder than any other time in my life.  There has been death, loss and terrible illness.  Events that have never affected me and my charmed life have shown up with a vengeance.  Yet even in these dark times there is much to be grateful for; my bike is definitely on that list.  My summer plans of hiking and biking have been replaced with countless hours spent at the hospital, sick with worry over my ailing mom.  During these dark times my bike provides a great escape.