20 Years ago (give or take) I was fairly destitute. No prospects and no particular aim. I had a minimum wage job that barely kept me fed and sheltered, and did nothing at all for my sense of purpose. I wanted to change things, get a little more direction, get something better. So I reflected [...]

We’re now down to hours that I’m counting. I have 10.5 hours of school left, and then I’m graduated. I am graduated and I can officially take the state boards and get licensed… and as of sometime yesterday I’ve completely checked out.
Let me clarify, when I say “checked out” I don’t mean that I’m going [...]