If you are looking at this blog you know me--you are family and/or friend. The nickname "Dog" or "Deb Dog" was solidly placed in college by one of my long time besties, Gussie-otherwise known as "Goose"co-owner of
Carpe Diem Coffee Roasters.
I'm amazed at how time flies. I've spent my life working - mostly in service to others whether it was literally serving them food and beverages OR more recently (25+ years) and more rewarding as an assistive technology consultant serving people who have disabilities and those who support them. I met amazing people and was constantly learning. That work provided opportunities to travel a bit; mostly in New England but elsewhere in the country for conferences.
After retiring from that work I decided to drive a school bus here in my home town. Wow, did I love that job. I didn't exactly enjoy driving in circles day after day, but the kids brought me an incredible amount of joy. I'd be lying if I said that it was
always joyful, but honestly 99% it was and the 1% when it was not, it was because I was having a bad day. The kids were just that...kids. I expected nothing more than respect for me, each other, and the bus and they met that expectation. I'll miss them and might very well return someday.
That said, having dreamed about traveling in a RV for quite some time ...I'm finally ready. I am retired as of June 2022; I have the experience of driving a large vehicle (school bus) which transfers nicely to the RV and I decided that there is no time like the present...So I'm OFF!
I could not feel any more grateful for my life. You will probably note (or will note) that gratitude is a theme for me these days. Age, wisdom, sobriety, family and friends have provided me
I hope that you will check in from time to time to read about where I've been, who has joined me along the way, and what lies ahead.