With retirement, it's time to reflect - to basically take stock in the benefits and costs of life past, and life yet to live. Over the summer, to say life didn't quite the way as planned would be an understatement but after everything I've been through, I'm glad to be hear, enjoying what I love to do, to still teach, to still love, to still be, to still breathe, and of course, to still read.
I've enjoyed several jaunts - to the Cottage Bookshop in Glen Arbor; Books a Million, Horizon Books, Bookie Joint, Landmark Books, and Brilliant Books in Traverse City; Red Fox Inn in Horton Bay; MLean and Eakin and Horizon Books in Petoskey; Saturn Books in Gaylord; Island Bookstore in Mackinaw City; Happy Owl Bookshop and Anne's Bookstore in Manistee; Book Mark and The Windowsill Books in Ludington; and Barnes & Nobles Booksellers in Valparaiso, Indiana.
I've also enjoyed many books over the summer ( not counting the two months out) as well, the two best being: Born for This by Chris Guillebeau (highly recommended for all who wish to make that next big decision in a relationship, or a job, or starting your own business 5/5 stars) www.bornforthis.com ; The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore (highly recommended you-are-there novelization of the conflict between Edison vs Westinghouse/Tesla - even if you know the story, this is the best representation of the battle, and soon to be a major motion picture - read the book first! 5/5 stars) www.penguinrandomhouse.com
So what have I learned during these adventures, and even a few misadventures. Life is a gift, make sure you appreciate the magnitude of what has been given to you - remember, this this isn't ever borrowed time, I believe it's better time - make it your best time! Now find your adventure, read for pleasure, take care of yourself, love those near you, and breathe!
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