I trace the dramatic changes I made in my life beginning with early retirement from a law and public service career in Hawaii coupled with my move to Durango. These changes include some successes, career-ending failures and a lot of personal conflict. It also involved a huge spiritual metamorphosis. I will briefly trace these changes and how I have coped with them during these past 17 years.

I grew up in the Midwest as a third-generation Chicago Cub fan. Neither of my parents graduated from high school. I was the first in my family to attend college. I have been a college cheerleader, attorney for 30 years, mediator, mediation innovator, and mediation trainer for 35 years, husband and father, campaign manager, author, public speaker, professional education producer, actor, and singer.

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