I retired from my last job in February 2008, going on social security. Actually, my fourth retirement: previously retired from U.S. Naval Reserve (1988), then KCMo School District (1996), then Independence School District (2003). For two years I worked for High Tech Institute as a General Education Instructor (2004-06), and then worked full-time for TDB Communications -- my best job yet, because it was an on-line job that I did from my bedroom computer, didn't even have to leave home.

I still work as an on-line Live Help "substitute" and part-time Tobacco Cessation Counselor and do one shift for them ( www.ucanquit2.org ) this is a DoD website to encourage military folk to stop smoking.

I find that this summer, I'm not able to afford the registration costs, gasoline --1500 mile round trip -- due to big expenses of divorce, buying a mobile home and such. But, will try to make Saugutuck singles camp in 2009. (my federal economic incentive refund is already spent). I'd also would lose pay from one Sunday shift with TDB if I went to camp this year.

But, just making contact with you, Sharon Spencer, and a warm welcome from Susie Stewart who will put me back on the Newsletter distribution, has warmed me up to the Saguatuck Spirit again.