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Snowboarding


An Adventure in a Blizzard

January 29th, 2006
By Mike Lee

We got off the ski lift right before the high winds forced Kirkwood to shut it down. That left us at the top of Caples Crest with a handful of other snowboarders and skiers, all huddled to the ground to shield our faces from the stinging squall.

The winds had begun as Leslie and I approached the top. Our chair had swung precariously in the frozen gales. It would have been fun, like a playground swing, had it not been for the ten foot drop and piercing cold. Unless you grew up on an Alaskan playground, I suppose.

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In Pain

February 23rd, 2003
By Mike Lee

It's like an explosion each time I roll over. The pain, it's delicate dynamite strapped to my shoulder. The slightest breeze will set it off.

But it's a good kind of pain. Sure is. A good kind of pain.

Hopefully, if I keep telling myself that, sooner or later I'll believe it.

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Total and Utter Motivation

May 12th, 2002
By Mike Lee

When I fell on my ass, there wasn't a person more motivating than her to get me back on my feet.

Her.

There she goes, whizzing right by me, goofy grin and all. That miserable little kid.

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Boarding for Breast Cancer

April 22nd, 2001
By Mike Lee

My ass hurts.

But it was worth it! What a rush!

I'm talking about snowboarding, man!

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