Summary
On January 6, 2021, the author enjoyed a peaceful ski in Central NY's McDonough State Forest against the backdrop of tumultuous events unfolding in Washington D.C. as protesters stormed the US Capitol.
Abstract
The author recounts a day of stark contrasts, beginning with a serene ski trip in the quiet woods of McDonough State Forest in Central NY on January 6, 2021. Amidst the tranquility of nature, the author reflects on the positive developments of the time, including the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines and the anticipation of a new presidential administration. However, this personal peace was starkly juxtaposed with the violent storming of the US Capitol that same afternoon, as the electoral college vote was being certified. The author had set out for skiing around 1:30 PM, blissfully unaware of the historical events unfolding in the nation's capital, which would later be captured in a series of photographs included in the article.
Opinions
- The author had a sense of optimism at the start of the day due to personal leisure time, the promise of a new presidency, and the Covid-19 vaccine rollout.
- There is an implied contrast between the author's peaceful skiing experience and the violence erupting in Washington D.C.
- The author likely views the day as historically significant, as indicated by the phrase "The rest, they say, is history."
- The inclusion of both personal and AP images suggests a desire to contrast the personal experience with the broader national event.
