December 2024

With my exit from formal employment beginning of July I started a different chapter of my life – the chapter of retirement. It does not mean that there may be opportunities for some activities in the future that might count as paid-for work, but I am truly not looking to start a new formal career. […]

Back-country skiing in its safer form entails conducting the exercise in a resort. You have got groomed trails, services and God forbid if needed rescue services during operating hours. While a true touring experience cannot be beaten – it is the easy option when you are on your own. As with many sports the equipment

While retirement is in progress for a while already, the process of disconnecting from work and the company is not an abrupt but a rather gradual process. It is planned, has steps and milestones that are being worked through. Part of the personal decision process was an assessment of the financial situation and getting comfortable

In fall and winter, we can observe elk in the meadows close to the Deschutes River. The herds vary in size. Elk are amazing and one can say majestic animals – in particular the mature females that lead these groups. So far bucks are rarely to be seen. A common scenario is that after a

When we get together with friends, we inadvertently exchange stories about our children and based on current events for them and somewhat recent events for us we often talk about college. We touch on the challenges to get started, to manage and thrive in a new environment for high schoolers newly entering one of many