The author recently participated in the National Handicap Ski Championship races in Winter Park, CO and won two gold medals. They reflect on their life accomplishments, including raising three college-educated children and maintaining a close-knit family. The author also discusses their experiences with banks and savings and loan institutions, expressing frustration with low interest rates and the lack of support for small investors. They mention their own physical abilities and endurance, as well as their success in farming and dairy operations. The author also mentions their admiration for the United States and the opportunities it provides, while also expressing concerns about the state of private enterprise. They discuss their reliance on wood stoves for heating and their efforts to grow their own firewood. The text ends with the authors contact information.