December 1st. 2016.

In 29 days I will be retired. Nineteen years and 15 days to the day I first began this career, I will leave. Exit. Turn the page. Go on to the next chapter. The euphemisms abound.

I’m still with her.

Dear Hillary,

Its been over a week now. On Tuesday November 8th, 2016 I turned off my television at about 11:30pm and have not turned it on since. I can’t bear to. I, who have listened to NPR each and every day since the early 1970’s have not had it on in 10 days. I can’t bear to.

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