In the book "Deadline" by John Sandford, a character recounts a mishap while skateboarding on an ice-covered levee. She humorously clarifies to her companion that rather than gracefully skating, she ended up falling, likening her misadventure to the clumsiness often associated with older individuals. Her frustration is evident as she tries to convey the reality of her fall, contrasting it with the expectation of skilled skateboarding.
The interaction highlights a mix...