Almost 10 years to the day since my last post. In that time, I left the University and started working at the Veterans Administration as a primary care provider. I also got trained as a mindfulness teacher and have been teaching at the VA. What a rich and busy time it has been! Over the years I have thought many times about sharing stories from that world. I think I'm about ready to do it! First I have to see if I can even get back onto this blog and create a post. Fingers crossed!

Ha ha....now two years later, October 2026. I have retired from the VA. Guess I was too busy to blog while I was there! Now navigating retirement, or semi-retirement, aging, being a new grandmother, figuring out what the remainder of my life might look like. At 68 yrs old it's clear there is more behind me than ahead of me. Practicing presence, gratitude, and kindness toward myself and others. Learning from Buddhism some simple and profound life wisdom. Will leave it there for now.