u/threepete88

A few months ago, I shared with this community that my mom has always loved watching horse racing, but has never attended a race, and that I wanted to take her to a race for her birthday. A few of you mentioned the Preakness in Laurel, and that's what we went with.

We attended the Preakness on Saturday and had the best time. I think it was actually beneficial that it was at a smaller venue this year, because we never felt like we were competing with a mob of people for a good line of sight.

Everyone we met was really kind, and when they found out this was our first time at a track, they explained how everything worked and wished us luck with our bets.

All in all, a day neither of us will ever forget. Thank you!

Just turned 38 (M), and I'm experiencing aches that my anxious mind would usually chalk up to something crazy. But...I'm starting to accept that as I get older, those sensations might just...be part of life. I'm still going to get regular checkups, but I'm going to have to learn how to adjust to this new normal (and take better care of my body).