After a career that spanned decades of technology and tools advances, I have decided to be officially retired. I experienced a series of profound losses in 2024. After I was laid off from my job in April, my brother died in May, and my mom joined him in The Better Place in June. I know it's real now since my amazing financial advisor hosted my retirement party in November 2024! However, I'm still here on LinkedIn so I can stay connected to my network of awesome connections. Can I introduce you to someone you want to know? With the extraordinary gift of discretionary time and my health, I am happily exploring my bright future. An experienced home exchanger (81+ since 2010), I thrive on keeping in touch with people I admire and respect. I am especially happy when I am connected to smart people who innovate, collaborate, and celebrate. Do you want to know more about home exchange? See Silver Linings https://silver-lining.blog to learn more about why I love home exchanging and travel so much. My idea garden grows tips on having fun, living well, and other stuff that matters to me, mostly home exchanging, visiting friends in interesting places, and living well while fulfilling my dream of financially sustainable travel. I'm retired, after all!