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Marty Mcevitt's avatar

Ali Stewart recommended your post on FaceBook. Your essay was a delight to read and I look forward to reading more onf your "ponderings"!

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Kate Susong's avatar

That’s very kind, Marty, thank you! I appreciate your checking it out. What a compliment to have Ali recommend my post!

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Kellie Strange's avatar

What an absolute joy to read this! I tried skiing for the first time at age 35. Gravity is relentless, and the height from which people like us fall makes skiing - or at least trying to ski - quite memorable. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, your perspective from it, and the only hope that can ground us. I'm so thankful for you and your words!

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Kate Susong's avatar

Thank you, Kellie! Being tall makes it much scarier!

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Mike Petrik's avatar

Another thoroughly enjoyable treat. I skied once over 20 years ago, and my knees have never stopped barking. I’m glad your experience was better.

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Kate Susong's avatar

Thank you, Mike!

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Charlie Santo's avatar

Thanks for sharing. Your skiiing terror reminds me of myself on a scooter! And that #1 lesson from your father is something I share with my own daughter quite often.

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Kate Susong's avatar

Thanks for reading, Charlie!

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Ali Stewart's avatar

KATE!!! This is absolute genius, but I would expect nothing less. I laughed, I cried and laughed and cried some more. I, too, have benefitted from handsome ski instructors, a total must! :) Justin was very amused. I can't wait to see you so soon. Huge love and hugs xoxox Ali

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Kate Susong's avatar

Ali!!!! It’s so good to hear from you! Thanks for reading and commenting, friend. Hope to see you very soon.

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Ginny's avatar

Thank you for another wonderful essay, Kate! I literally laughed out loud so many times and enjoyed reading it immensely. My experience skiing relates to yours exactly so it really hit home and brought me back. 🤦🏼‍♀️😆

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Kate Susong's avatar

Thanks for taking the time to read, Ginny!

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