Once a year, my daughter Cailin and I get together to go mountain biking. We choose a place neither of us has gone before, so we can explore the trails together. Who would have thought a “Baby Boomer” and a “Millennial” could ride together and have fun? We do.
Although I’m slowing down, I still want to explore. My daughter is getting faster and stronger. We meet somewhere in the middle and enjoy the ride.
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