Originally Published 11/4/25. Wow, it’s been six months since my last update on my continued failure at retirement! Spoiler alert: time doesn’t slow down just because you hit that milestone. I’ll let you decide if I truly qualify as “retired.” As I write this update, exactly one year ago today, I was on a plane to Hawaii with family and my dearest friends to celebrate my retirement. I can still…
Originally Published 4/23/25. I have to say, returning to work again after retirement feels different. Maybe it’s the four-month breather I gave myself, or maybe it’s the simple truth that this time, I’m working because I want to, not because I must. That probably sounds a little harsh, so let me back up. I truly loved my time working at the University of Texas System. It felt safe, meaningful, and…
Originally Published 3/19/25. Yep, that’s me! I retired in September 2024, and less than six months later, I was back at work. Whoops? Like many, I had long imagined stepping away from the daily grind, the stress, the deadlines, and that little voice in my head always asking, Am I doing enough? I was fortunate to have a career I loved; one I had set my sights on early. Leading…
