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Retirement Update

 I’m down to three weeks of work. June 1 I am unemployed, at least for a while. People ask me what I am going to do.

Rest and read books and get used to the idea of no stress from DSC and students. It hit me the other day when I turned in my last set of grades that I would not have to ever do it again nor would I have to set up my syllabi and class for summer. Slowly the stress is lifting. I have had two parties so that’s over.

Clean my house and really clean the house in Ringgold with a goal of selling it or using it for something else. This will takes months, maybe over a year. 

Walk more. Go out to lunch with friends. Watch Annie more so her mom can work more; they need the income.

Plan trips but not immediately.

Get back into writing projects and work on my brand.

Eventually I will be working with a publisher to edit and coach writers.

Spend time with God.

So, I’m not going on a month-long cruise, climb Mt. Everest, or anything heroic.

I will reflect on my life and career, which can be rewarding and discouraging. So much I would have liked to have done. Are those regrets? My guilt ridden mind and personality says yes, but God directs me to what was done in His grace. 

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