2-9-11 8:56 pm On Balance

On balance, walking in general seems like a good idea. On balance, ice and snow-packed sidewalks seem dangerous. On balance, I feel a need to get outdoors. On balance, three miles seems a lot to ask a growing 11 year-old to trek after a long day at school, on a daily basis. On balance, it seems, tomorrow we drive. Please, snow, melt....