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Letter: I’m not ready to die

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lindsay Leech and Lucy Unger run with their dogs Hank and Olive, on a hiking trail in Millcreek Canyon, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019.

It’s been a long winter and I’m glad we can all begin to get outdoors to enjoy some safe recreation. Millcreek Canyon is my favorite place to hike, so recently I hiked a popular trail that is quite narrow, making it impossible to maintain the 6-foot rule.

Of the 30 or so people I passed, only two wore bandanas they could use to cover their mouths and noses when passing.

I'm a senior citizen but I'm not ready to die. I have a wonderful life that includes loved ones, a garden, dogs and hopes and dreams for the future.

Next time I'm out I might fill my pockets with nickels to reward the thoughtful ones. (Just don't spend it all in one place.)

Carey Dufner, Salt Lake City

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