So I woke up early today (well 8:30...that’s a couple of hours early for me considering I typically put the book down and turn off the lights at 3-3:30AM). Tons to do and traveling tomorrow evening and need to be out of the house by mid afternoon. Anyway, I took the doggie in my long pants and a sweater with a jacket over and it felt cool....and I daresay wonderful! Critters are active, squirrels are fattening by the day, and I think we have a few signs of a potential blockbuster winter ahead. Not going there yet as there are some caution flags for sure. But today I’ve made the transition and I’m happy.
One year ago today on my way to the work parking garage I turned in my PIV card to security, drove my car out of the garage and started my path to freedom from the intensity of a relatively high profile job taking up 50-60 hours per week. Unfortunately family illness required about 1/3 of the past year in Chicago. Should hopefully be different this winter. I’m excited!