Parting is such sweet sorrow

Because December and January are such popular months to retire, we recently asked readers what, if any, plans they had. We got some terrific, mostly upbeat responses from people who have fabulous careers. And you know it. We’ll be running some of the comments over the next couple of weeks. Starting with …

“I am retiring after 36 years of government service with the Drug Enforcement Administration.

“I have worked overseas in Thailand, Canada and domestically in New York, Phoenix, Washington, D.C. and Miami.

“I loved every minute of it and I am very proud of the work I have accomplished. It’s time to enjoy life and my grand children!” — Colleen F. Whelan, DEA, Miami

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“On October 2, 2015, I celebrated my 40th Anniversary with the federal government. The first 12 + years with the federal government I worked for the Army Corps of Engineers in Baltimore, Maryland. The remaining 28 years I worked as a Project Manager over space and then an Administrative Officer for the Internal Revenue Service supporting the IRS staff. The majority of my career the employees were like a family although the morale of the federal employees has been on a drastic decline — such a shame. If I had to do it all over again would I? — absolutely! Things are as good as you allow them to be!!!” — Priscilla L. Stoney, Administrative Officer for Delaware, Maryland, & Virginia, Senior Commissioner’s Representative Branch, Internal Revenue Service

Colleague Linda Galanis reminds us that, “After 35 years of service, Michele D. Palmer is retiring on January 9, 2016 from the Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service. Ms. Palmer began her career in March 1980 with the District Counsel in Los Angeles, California and in September 1983 transferred to the National Office, Criminal Tax Counsel in Washington, D.C., where she rose to the position of Assistant Chief Counsel for Criminal Tax. ”

Nearly Useless Factoid

By Michael O’Connell

Every year, approximately 20-30 million real Christmas trees are sold in the U.S.

Source: National Christmas Tree Association

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