Life in the 50s

It's Monday. And the historic snowfall continues in Mogadore, Ohio! We got buried over the weekend. I cleared the driveway twice yesterday and it needs done again!  Anyway, it's Monday and while I always feel hope and optimism at the start of a day and week, I feel anxious because work is going to escalate in the coming weeks. With the close of this month, a few reports are due, which will make for a hectic week. Next week, we select teams for our Spring cohort. That will require a lot of mental energy and careful thought. 

It's Friday, January 2nd, 2026.......and I'm in the office. I am the only one in the office!  Everyone else is taking PTO. My boss, Kelly, asked me the last day we were in the office together on December 23rd, "What time are you coming in on January 2nd? It's a work day."  I said, "I haven't thought that far ahead."  So, here it is. I am here.  Besides that, it's 2026. I have had strange feelings the last couple of days.  I am working with my former intern supervisor from WAKC TV 23 , Linda White . I've known her for 35 years.  I graduated with my Ph.D. ten years ago. A decade ago!  Monday, January 5th marks the 17th year that my Dad passed away!  It's one thing that anniversaries are like 4 years ago or 6 years ago but....when it gets to be 10 years and longer.....shit, the 35 years ago like Linda White, it puts a perspective on time passing by real quick.  I feel like I am aging really fast. I figure I have about 25 years left of living...