
Always Looking Forward to the Next Adventure This was the advice from my boss, when my retirement was confirmed: “Don’t let the door hit you on the butt on the way out.” Just kidding. What she really said was, “I want you to always be looking forward to your next adventure.” Luckily for me, she meant more “travel to places,” rather than “jump out of a perfectly good plane!” adventures. Cinderella Mosaic Last year, my best friend Christine (already an old hand at the retirement gig - years!) invited me to go to Walt Disney World Resort with her family, for their somewhat-annual trip. I pooh-poohed the offer. Why would I go to Disney, I’ve been to Disney – both World and Land! First Class! When I texted her months later that I was retiring in December, I started the countdown in my head, “Three, two, one…” Her response was that quick: “Well, if you’re retiring in December, you can come with us to Disney World!” Tough argument to beat, so that’s how a January 2025 t...