Ed White:  

Life Wow, can you believe that 48+ years have gone by... wasn't it just the blink of an eye? We've all traveled many roads, some to cherish... some we would probably rather forget. Let's hope that the former vastly out number the later. As for myself, I've had shares of both, but all in all I have to say life has been very good to me. After Berkeley High I bounced from school to work, work to school... finally bouncing back into Berkeley. After working behind a desk for several years, I decided the structure didn't fit me (to those of you that knew me I'm sure that doesn't shock you). So I moved to outside sales, working the next 20+ years for General Foods, 3M, Panasonic, and Hilti. When I hit 45 I started thinking that 16 hour days had their rewards but it was definitely getting in the way of my golf game (it wasn't actually quite that simplistic). I took stock of my assets and liabilities and decided to slow down and "smell the roses" One month after my 46th birthday I said goodbye to the corporate world and retired. I have to tell you... it's really great! You know how "they" tell you that hard work gives you a sense of purpose... not even close to the joy of making your own plans in your own time and on your ...Expand for more