Monday, March 24, 2025

Withdrawal! Anticipating the Next Season

     The ski season has wrapped up for me as I now approach my ninetieth birthday in April.  I has been a great year for me enjoying the slopes with renewed vigor after my previous seasons more abbreviated participation.  Sixty eight days is not a bad number and approaches the 77 day average for 25 years after my retirement.  

    Now I am in the mode of adjusting my daily routine from mornings on the slopes during the week to engaging in chores that have been put off.   I can also pick-on my fellow volunteers at the local museum and maybe I can also pick up on my Red Cross work as a Blood Ambassador at local blood drives.  

    April 12,  I will be celebrating my April 11 birthday at a part with a vast array of friends and family from many walks of life which of course includes an array of ski companions over many years.   What a wonderful honor and diversion to fill the void of weekly ski days.  As I contemplate what the future will bring, I was inspired to write a reflection on being ninety in the form of a free verse poem herein included.  I trust you will allow this poetic reflection as okay for this blog.


















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