52 over 50—Writing the year
Saying yes instead of maybe I’m hibernating—it’s winter. Okay, so what if I’ve been conserving my energy, taking life easy since the beginning of September. Now that the temperature is dropping and the winds are blowing, it’s time to drape myself in layers, cuddle up by the fireplace, and binge on Netflix. That’s my excuse anyway, and I think it’s a good one, but the reality is, it’s only enabling me to sink deeper into the couch, pour a glass of wine and do nothing. I’m busy