Blown away

Winds whupped up, blew us out on a walk; huge dark clouds swept in, and there was a bit of rain by early evening. When we went north a little ways to dinner with some people we know, their condo afforded a sweeping view of the Sound and the wild skies. They seem to be retiring in a fine style. We were the youngsters at this event, a bit disconcerting at first, but very enjoyable once we all began conversing. The oldest woman there informed me that people should never consider it time to "wind down" in their lives, or else they will.