Another pleasant day for my early-morning walk. I'm loving being able to go out without a coat, and with sunlight well before the rush hour starts so that it's quiet enough to hear the birds and the air is clear of car exhaust.
Nine years ago today I taught my last class before retirement. I still had papers to mark and finals to give, and 30+ years of stuff to clean out of my office, but I count May 1 as the anniversary of my retirement. I'll have a small celebration -- with chocolate.
