The Times, They Are A Changing (Thanks, PP&M)

The divorce was final on 8/15. Did not know if I should be sad that it had occurred, or happy that it went very smoothly with my (ex)wife and I maintaining a sense of civility and respect for each other.

Sept 28, had to get rid of 13 yr old pet dog in declining health. Fortunately, there was some loving person out there that has the time and space to take care of her needs. It was a warm and loving 13 years,

Now, what's next to change?

A Boomer Re-do

If money and parental responsibility were no concern, I would travel full time, getting odd jobs, or at least until I found myself sick of it. I've always enjoyed waking up in a different environment and experiencing different lifestyles and cultures. This all from a guy who never left a very small home town until college. I think the seed for travel was sewn with military service in Germany. My real time hero is Rick Steves (never met him) who has a well known travel guide service. He  has built a love of traveling into what appears to be an empire of guide books, tv, radio, and merchandise. Those of you that have traveled in Europe carrying one of his guide books or logo'd travel bags appreciate the almost cult like status of the brand.