Update as of 2016: Retired, finally, and now a grandfather of Lincoln Tejune Stableski, born September 2014 and who lives too far away with his parents in White Plains, NY. Being retired means I'm on the board of the Neighborhood Association, on a couple of condo association committees, and on the AFS national Board of Directors--which all add up to a part-time job!

In 2011, after 40 years living on the East Coast and abroad, I moved back to Minneapolis in February (how crazy is that). As I grew older, having contact with "home" seemed a good idea, as I never succeeded in becoming a real New Yorker or Washingtonian.

Had a nasty bout with lymphoma, chemo for nine months, and learned how I look when bald. But that has passed, my hair is back, and I'm riding my bike around the lakes and have plenty of energy. I love being back in Minnesota and even enjoy the weather, not so beastly hot as DC, and plenty of crisp winter air!

More factoids: Was married for 16 years, divorced before our 25th reunion, and a single dad for years. Spent most of my professional life in managing or consulting for not-for-profits, especially those in international education.