My dear darling Friken. You have given me so much joy, laughter and meaning the last 9.5 years. When you told me you had reached your limit, I knew it was my job to listen. You are not in pain anymore, for that I am glad. Your departure created a void and so much grief. Sleep well, best boy ❤️

Horse looked nice and frosted on our ride.

We're having a delightful amount of snow. Used my skis to get to the stable today, and was able to ski from door to door on the way home. There's something wonderful about this proper winter weather - it may be a bit intense, but there's something calming about it too. I just want to be outside.

As a person from the cold north who likes being outdoors, I feel I should have some natural cold resistance, but I do not. 🥶 But new warming socks may be changing my life! I wore them yesterday to the barn, and I didn't get annoyingly cold. Who'da thunk. I shall be unsufferable with my heated toes 😌

Something was off with one of the porridge ingredients, and he did not hesitate to tell me.

Went for a walk in cold and dark, that was invigorating after a long day of lots of talking!