The past seven days have been about changes; some planned, some most certainly not.

I retired. Yes, that’s huge. I’m still wrapping my head around how huge. It is both an ending and a beginning, and I can’t wait to explore the new world in front of me.

We said our final goodbyes to our 22 year old cat, Pounce. She was a most excellent cat up to the end and she is sorely missed.

I got my hair cut. Really cut. It was very much a symbolic action, letting go of the old. It was also a bit of a compromise to my assertion that I was going to shave my head after I retired. I settled on a short pixie cut instead, and I’m already loving it.

Another beginning is this blog. I do not yet know where it will go, but I’d love to take you on the journey with me.