Hello Everyone:

I hope that all are keeping safe and healthy during these continued uncertain times in the world with Covid and its variants. Another holiday season disrupted.

In spite of things – I have always tried to continue to be positive and live life as ‘normal’ as possible. Trying new things, sticking with the tried and true activities I love and of course, keeping in touch with friends and family as we navigate this difficult and different times.

So I golfed, tried out sailing, got out with foodie friends, had family dinners, attended hockey games and now looking forward to the ski season again (last time I skied was March 2020!). And still managed to do my annual charity run and raised over $10K for Alzheimer’s. :0

I was fortunate enough to go to Cleveland in September to remember my dear Sugar Bear who passed earlier this year and see my Ellicottville ski family after almost 2 year who gathered for the celebration of his life. It was strange to travel but well worth it. Reminder that we need to carry on as much as we can while staying diligent. It will be nice to be free of masks and hand sanitizer! Although I suspect we are not out of the woods yet – but hopefully soon! I have boostered up.

As we wind down another year, I look forward to 2022 and more 3D visits and ventures abroad. I feel that it has been another year of roller coaster rides. Lots of highs and a few bumps. I find myself holding my breath each time I see my Mother – whose mind is being ravaged by Alzheimer’s. I wonder when I will have that “Notebook” moment again with her. Her husband is a beacon of strength, patience and wonder. We celebrated a safe and distanced birthday with my Father who turned 82 years young on Boxing Day. He even gave me a taste of a rare scotch! LOL. We decided on a virtual Christmas dinner this year due to Omicron. Coming off tamoxifen has been rough. 10 years on a daily drug and then stopping cold turkey has had its adjustments. Lots of bone, body aches and pains & a rush of hormones. Sadly, my hair hasn’t taken shape. I let it grow out for 3 months. We recently cut it all off again……*Sigh……However, overall I am happy. Always blessed surrounded by family, dear friends and even managed to make a few new ones again this year.

Here’s to Laughing Often and Much, To Appreciating Beauty, To Finding the Best in Others and To Knowing that even One Life has Breathed Easier because You Have Lived. Cheers to us all!! Happy Merry and best in 2022!

Much Love and Gratitude for your care and friendship. Winnie, the Warrior. XOXO