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Winter Skates part 2

I  completed six weeks of ice skating lessons today—a Christmas gift from my daughters. The adult group had dwindled from two wobbly adults to just me. It was like having private lessons in the company of a crowd. The rink was abuzz with several groups of soon-to-be figure skaters and hockey players. I was the… Continue reading Winter Skates part 2

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Winter Skates part 1

My daughters gave me a Christmas gift certificate for ice skating lessons at a nearby rink. I had been complaining that Long Island winters have not been cold enough for ice skating.  The canals, ponds, and Great South Bay rarely freeze over.  Yes, there is an indoor ice rink providing year-round access, but, it is… Continue reading Winter Skates part 1