The snow is falling, 

Snowflakes dance from the sky so high,

Cars inch along, catching the gleam in their eye.

The news is depressing, no one is moving.

Snow piles up, a winter wonderland’s claim,

Adventure awaits, not two days the same.

Travel is discouraged, 

So, as travel dwindles, laughter takes hold,

Fun is encouraged,

Sledding time, a daring feat,

Children’s laughter is pure and sweet.

Sledding down hills, pure joy on display,

Laughter rings out and cares melt away.

Enraptured by thrills, cheeks rosy and bright,

In this snowy world, hearts take their flight.

The children enraptured, excitement swirls, 

hearts racing, the world twirled

Let’s all be beguiled!

Fun was on the rise, and everyone smiled.

It doesn’t matter if you’re 5 or 105; sledding is, besides skiing, the most fun that anyone of any age can have in the snow. A day on the local hill can keep your family entertained and laughing for hours. 

When I was a pre-teen the best part of winter was sledding. We would go to a neighbouring farm where there was a ravine that was challenging and steep.  I remember standing on the top of the hill, waiting for my turn with anticipation and remembering the thrill of flying down the ravine, trying to avoid the trees and shrubs that were not covered by snow. The ravine had a small creek running through it. The challenge when the snow first fell was to make it down the raving and stop the sled before it hit the water. When it had been cold for a long enough time the challenge was to see if you could make it across the creek without going in the water.

When my children were young, we took them sledding on the local hills. We made sure they wore helmets, and that the hills were not clear of trees and shrubs and the run was safe so they could not get into any trouble. 

The act of sledding is nostalgic and brings back the magic of the season. Snow forces everyone to slow down. It also makes it opportune to cancel plans and stay indoors to snuggle up next to loved ones. However, snow-covered yards and hills call out to be enjoyed. So, give in to the ways of winter and recall the days of your youth when you went sledding.

Originally Published on https://boomersnotsenior.blogspot.com/

Royce Shook Blogger

I served as a teacher, a teacher on Call, a Department Head, a District Curriculum, Specialist, a Program Coordinator, and a Provincial Curriculum Coordinator over a forty year career. In addition, I was the Department Head for Curriculum and Instruction, as well as a professor both online and in person at the University of Phoenix (Canada) from 2000-2010.

I also worked with Special Needs students. I gave workshops on curriculum development and staff training before I fully retired