Monday was bright and sunny and not as cold as expected. The weekend’s snowfall covered the golf course in a blanket of white. As I put on my cross-country skis for the first time this season, I smiled. Winter and skiing fun were finally here.
Working on getting my ski legs and rhythm back, I circled the loop. The air was so crisp and ski so blue, I was filled with joy. There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sliding on snow.
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