Well, I will bow before my grandchildren if they want. But not for a job anymore. And that feels liberating in many ways. Working for some was like oil and water, those days are in the rearview mirror.

The perspective change is a nice one. But it’s still very new and strange. Maybe it was just my view of the job that was a little off. I always looked at things like a partnership. But it isn’t. Some are very resistant to ideas, change, or being challenged.

I’ve been told I was rather outspoken at the job. I said what was on my mind. I wasn’t afraid to say the same thing I said to a coworker in the hall to management. Landed me in HR a few times but I have no regrets. That’s okay, I don’t have to deal with that anymore. And thankfully most of the time wasn’t negative.

I see the weight of the job and the imbalanced relationships some fostered on many people. The bigger the company the bigger the gaps a lot of times.

I keep thinking it’s time to get on some schedule around here but I continue to wing it and I’m not upset by the results or feeling. My sleep schedule is still screwed up from many years of night shifts so that does interfere with plans sometimes. But the ride so far is nice.

Random Thoughts of the Day

• Laughter and music, a good way to start the day. Grilling up some bacon was a nice addition.
• We are about to see how educated this country is in the next election.
• Time to get outside and enjoy the heat.
• I think we have more kid’s stuff in the house than when we had our own kids.