I have already experienced a very nice retirement celebration, listened to kind words from various people, and moved out of my office at The Courier (which was a good thing, considering it flooded on Christmas night!).

I am still working as editor at the request of the search committee of The Courier, who have been looking prayerfully and conscientiously for a new editor. Their request was for me to stay on for a couple of months. This could be my final “Last Word” column or the next to last one.