Three years ago my employer of 23 years "made me an offer I COULD refuse". I managed to keep working in my field generally doing work that I enjoyed. I recently was made an offer that was too good to be true. So at 54 I have been given an opportunity to make a difference. I will be working as a Safety Specialist for an online retailer named after a South American river. I am currently in Washington state for some intro training and then it's off to Phoenix for two weeks. I begin my new assignment on Oct. 15 in Vancouver.

I felt especially delighted that at my age someone saw something in me that was worth investing in. I just felt that this news was worth sharing with you, my online friends. And so, the adventure begins!