"The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender." – Vince Lombardi

For so many reasons, I cannot believe I have reached the point of retirement. I had one formal interview, which was at Monroe Community College, in Rochester, NY, in July 1987, after I completed my graduate work in May, and there I have stayed.

I have lived, yes lived, 37 years at MCC, having given all my best for my students, my colleagues, and my College community. I even introduced a Therapy Dog program there, certifying first my Gretta, MCC’s first Therapy Dog, and then Ollie, before their retirements in 2023.

Now, I find myself retired from the department and the College. This is an enormous change. Because I have multiple chronic illnesses and have been involved in caring for my parents since August and now my husband, I may not have the same feelings and reactions that many people would have who........

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