I married for love of course, but still, there are fringe benefits of all kinds to this relationship. My back does not support heavy snow shoveling, and besides, someone has to take photos. Maria is a dervish with the shovel, snow flying all over the place, so I feel it’s only right to support her love of this by staying out of it. She is already holed up in her Studio Barn making quilts and potholders and God knows what (maybe sketches, which I am urging her to sell) but I think it’s important for her to get out once in awhile and soak up some nature.