Being with Pacer these last few months is my only experience with a social media platform. Accordingly, I don\'t know what, if any, protocol describes a graceful departure. I do know a military catchphrase, immortalized by General Douglas MacArthur in his address to Congress in April 1951. \"Old soldiers never die; they simply fade away.\" With sincerest thanks for the many \"likes,\" and the lively competition, it is time for this old soldier to fade away. All the very best...

Thursday morning steps. A good finish to a good month. Wishing everyone a splendid December and happy holidays. All the best...

Wednesday morning\'s steps. 21°F/-6°C when I started this morning - definitely brisk enough to get you moving. Ran across a photo of this billboard that really captures my dislike of autocorrect. Have a great day. All the best...

Tuesday morning steps. 32°F/0°C when I started this morning. One brief interruption to meet with a contractor--flooring work is moving right along. Meanwhile, the Christmas shopping season has begun. For my Turkish friends from the Capitol Ankara team, I noticed in one of our shops this weekend that your influence has made it all the way to our sleepy town in the Carolina Sandhills. Globalization has arrived - even here! Hope all is well with you as November wraps up. All the best...

Monday morning steps. I had my walk interrupted by a meeting with a contractor shortly after 8AM, but then finished. Next contractor meet is at 11AM; the third, at 4PM. I am beginning to feel like the Thanksgiving holiday is over. Deep appreciation to those who sent along kind birthday wishes yesterday. You made the old guy feel most grateful. All the best...