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\"\"On Thursday morning as I sat in the warm glow of my monitor perusing my emails on my MAC, I was happy and content.\u00a0 Since it was still dark outside, I paid no attention to the elements.\u00a0 However, as dawn began breaking, I noticed out of the corner of my eye some motion from my windows.\u00a0 Upon closer examination I could tell it was snowing.\u00a0 Snowing?\u00a0 I was not ready for that.\u00a0 I looked out my window and was surprised to see that not only was it snowing, but it had also snowed enough to turn the ground white.\u00a0 I was not mentally prepared for this.<\/p>\n

I have concluded that winter is not meant for old people, and since I am an old people, winter is not for me.\u00a0 I recall as a kid eagerly anticipating winter, particularly snowy winter days.\u00a0 Although school was infrequently called off way back when, on days that it was the opportunity would present itself for a myriad of activities to occupy the day away from school.\u00a0 Included in these activities, but not limited to them was money making opportunities by walking the neighborhood and soliciting individuals to compensate me for shoveling their walks and driveways. That past time seems to be lost to todays young generation because rarely, if ever, are there any knocks at my door.<\/p>\n

Another great winter past time that I dare not to even consider today was sled riding.\u00a0 Most what stands out in my mind was sledding down the big hill at Stanbury park.\u00a0 The negative was trudging back up the hill through the snow at the end of the descent.\u00a0 But not so negative as to discourage me from making the trip repeatedly until I could no longer feel my feet or fingers.\u00a0 Based on a news article I read this morning I would be fearful of running down a homeless person if I wanted to take the ride (which I do not).\u00a0 Apparently numerous homeless camps do now pervade the once beautiful park of which I have many fond memories, both in the winter and in the summer.\u00a0 Some of the memories I would love to share with you, others need to remain hidden in the deepest recesses of my mind.<\/p>\n

\"\"The above confirms why I used to like winter.\u00a0 None of that has anything to do with how I feel about winter now.\u00a0 Several winters ago, I had the opportunity to spend most of December in Florida, on the Gulf Coast.\u00a0 That, my friend, is how winter is supposed to be enjoyed.\u00a0 I would much rather trek over sand dunes on my way to the water edge then trek through deep snow.\u00a0 I would chuck it all and head to the sunny shores of the Golf in a New York minute, if only I could.\u00a0 But I cannot.\u00a0 The logistics of convincing my wife, my children, and my grandchildren to all go live in Florida are insurmountable.\u00a0 I know, I have tried.<\/p>\n

In conclusion, I must say I believe that winter is unfair to old people.\u00a0\u00a0 Winter makes me hurt in places I did not know, or remember, having.\u00a0 I walk in fear of slipping on the ice and fracturing multiple bones.\u00a0 I live in fear that our furnace will quit, and we will be found frozen in our beds.\u00a0 I live in fear a Hugh snow drift will encapsulate the house, and we will not be found until the spring thaw.\u00a0 None of the fears could come to fruition if we lived in Florida.\u00a0 Would somebody start a GoFundMe page to send Tom to Florida?\u00a0 I can only ask.<\/p>\n

Until next Friday.\u00a0 Stay warm.\u00a0 My usual requests prevail, to share (which no one does) or subscribe (same as the other). Y\u2019all take care now.\u00a0 (I am pretending I have a southern accent from my long life in Florida.\u00a0\u00a0 Bye!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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