MEMORIES ON ICE

The feature “Pond Stars” in your January issue struck a nostalgic chord with me. Growing up in Laval, Quebec, my brothers and I looked forward to winter weather with shovels, hoses and boards at the ready. Our friends would come over after school and on weekends, with skates and sticks in hand. Needless to say, I spent my five-hour flight from Toronto to Vancouver reminiscing. PAUL BARBIERO, VANCOUVER