And I admire you enormously for leaping off mountains at speed. I have too much fear. I love to ski cross-country, but downhill? Aaaaaaaa! (My brother borrowed my skis early on and broke them, and his leg, to the extent of surgery and metal plate, so that did it for me.)

What you say about skiing and perfection is why I don't show horses and why I have a lot of trouble riding in front of anyone. Letting go of perfect is a difficult process.

I am very glad that you let go of it to publish your writing, because your writing is so lovely. (And Aude is my favorite. Of course she doesn't agree with you! That made me laugh.)