Age is having a moment.

Globally, people over 65 make up roughly 10 percent of the population. In the U.S., that number is closer to 17 percent, up from 10 percent in 1970. Society and companies are clearly recognizing the impact and buying power of the baby boomer generation.

This morning, as the layers of mental fog slowly lifted, I awoke with a thought circulating. It started more as a feeling. Maybe triggered by a dream? Perhaps inspired by ending the prior day in awe of Olympic athletes?

One of the greatest gifts of getting older is that it gets easier to say both yes and no. For most of my life, I felt a constant need to experience everything, know everyone, and hear the full story. Even now, I still feel that familiar tug.

A pair of skis may be my longest, most faithful companion. I have no memory of life before skiing. This story isn’t unusual. Skiing is one of those passions parents are eager to pass down to their kids