I have been rather quiet on this blog for two reasons: 1) the usual “I’ve run out of ideas to write about” and 2) very busy wrapping things up at work before I retire.

Today, however, I am in Alaska. Why?
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I have to admit — making the decision to retire is daunting. I know it’s time, but nonetheless, thinking about why I am making this decision now and what I will do after I leave the full-time working world has kept me awake at night.

My Spouse knows me all too well. After yet another discussion about this life-changing transition, he suggested,
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Yeah, really… but with pleasantly warm temperatures (70F, 25C) and brilliantly sunny skies (for 18 hours), I can’t help but…
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This blog is now on a diversion. Work brought me back to my favorite place in the Caribbean, la isla del encanto, Puerto Rico.

I will be here only for a short time, and business begins early Tuesday. However, I arrived rather early on Monday and decided on my half-day off to…
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