Since I left academia a year ago, the #1 question I’ve been getting is “how’s retirement?” In short, it’s wonderful. To elaborate… A typical day goes something like this: I feel complete Retirement is wonderful, but not because I hated my job. I loved being a professor for over 25 years, and I engaged in […]
When I realized I had been to all but two states, I knew I had to complete all 50 by July 4, 2026 for my own personal celebration of the U.S. Semiquincentennial. In October 2025, I made it to North Dakota, leaving one final destination — Alabama! That’s right, the first alphabetically was the last
This fall, I had the pleasure of visiting North and South Dakota. I had fond memories of South Dakota from 25 years ago when I drove cross country to move to California. North Dakota was a new adventure for me, and I was determined to get there this year. In honor of the upcoming 250th