Tonight, the colors in the sky were absolutely breathtaking. Marcy and I embarked on a run up the Kim Williams Trail to the Hellgate Canyon Trail. As we reached the summit of Mount Sentinel, snowflakes began to descend. I knew something was amiss when we attained the peak and couldn’t see any city lights.
Tonight, I was astonished not only by my ability to run up the incline, but also by my desire to do so. I’m not saying it was a walk in the park, but it was enjoyable and not all that challenging. I’m curious if I’m still in shape or if it’s just the two-day hiatus catching up with me. The calorie expenditure will undoubtedly come back to haunt me, as I consumed two days’ worth of food upon returning home.
While running, I came up with an idea for an online book. I’d like to create an application that allows numerous people to contribute to a single narrative. Like a blog, but exclusively for storytelling. For instance, I could log on and say, “I knew there was something in her eyes.” Then, the next person to log on could continue the story. However, I will need to create an application to ensure that the story must be verified, preventing multiple users from editing the script simultaneously and causing conflicts.
As I approached the summit, a vibrant orange glow emerged from the west, illuminating Lolo Peak. It was the sun’s farewell sign. As I previously stated, a wall of snow replaced the Missoula city lights. Once I reached a lower elevation, the lights came into view. I couldn’t help but think that I wouldn’t need a Christmas tree with such a stunning display of Christmas lights beneath me.
The descent was treacherous due to the snow and ice. We encountered the usual deer, and as I neared the city, I observed the city parking lots and roads turning white. As I remarked to my new neighbors upon arriving home, “I wonder how much snow we’ll get. I hope enough for some recreation.”
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