June 19, 2006

TUCKING IN …

Some folk just can’t get enough …. skiing, that is. Every time I run on the West Side, I see this ‘older dude’ (wonder what he’d think of the tag?) giving it his all. He skate-skis for miles along the Valley Trail, breathing hard, breaking a sweat … and he takes the gravelly downhills of Alta Lake Road, tucking into those turns, as if he were racing on snow. This picture is not a good one, and my camera has a way of flattening out inclines … but I heard him coming today …. and was ready for him . I mention The Skier because he intrigues me, and I dearly love so see people play, even as they get older. So very damn good for the soul. Reminds me to lighten up, to breathe deep, and run in the moment. Live in the moment. – Even as I tuck in to meet my own deadlines this week.

I’ve signed up for the Weekly Writing Challenge (WWC) put on from time to time by the Vancouver RWA chapter. It started at the crack of dawn today, and I’m whipping myself to meet my goals by Sunday. I will let you know how it goes, but I am afraid I will be scarce in cyberspace and around the blogosphere this week. Please forgive me. But I hope it will pay off.

Hmmmn …. now I’m wondering how many people would refer to me as that ‘older woman’ running … er … trundling … along the trails?

And don’t forget to sign up for my Contest. Time’s almost up ….

1. On June 19th, 2006 at 11:56 pm
   Danica Says:
   

   Good luck on the challenge!!

2. On June 20th, 2006 at 6:42 am
   Bailey Stewart Says:
   

   now I’m wondering how many people would refer to me as that ‘older woman’

   Good luck on the challenge.

3. On June 20th, 2006 at 11:25 am
   Toni Anderson Says:
   

   I think I’m the oldest mom at school LOL. How sad Not for me though, I’m having a great life

   The Skier sounds like an interesting dude. I can’t see him soo… my eyesight is pretty bad at my age

4. On June 20th, 2006 at 11:25 am
   Toni Anderson Says:
   

   There he is!! Photo just popped up

5. On June 20th, 2006 at 2:33 pm
   Meretta Says:
   

   I bet he’s seen lots of interesting things in his travels.

   And yes, living in the moment. Took some time today and watched my girls play. Pure bliss.

   Best of luck with your WWC!

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