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Mar 8Liked by Lou Blaser

Really enjoyed reading your thoughts on this important transition to the next phase of your life! I, too, am retiring this year and, while a little scary, I’m thrilled thinking about the possibilities and freedoms. Congratulations!

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Tami - thanks for the kind words and best of luck on your own retirement transition. It is an exciting time!

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What a wonderful reflection, Matthew!

Hope to read more about these rural spaces in your work. Congratulations on setting yourself up well for this transition to more writing and other pursuits.

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Thanks Kate. I do have a lot of writing ideas and I am looking forward to exploring them once I have a little more time on my hands. Those rural spaces are sure to be a part of that.

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Thank you so much for the opportunity to be profiled on your publication Lou. I loved the questions and the opportunity to think deeply about this season of my life. Hope your readers enjoy.

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I enjoy reading Beyond the Bookshelf and reading about your reflections on these questions feel like I can connect even more with your writing now! That's a bonus. Thank you so much for being game to participate in a Midlifer in Profile.

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Wonderful interview Matthew!

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