Thinking about Jason Jenkins today. Hard to believe it’s been four years. Jason was a friend, mentor, and true leader in the South Florida community who made a lasting impact on so many lives. His kindness, generosity, and legacy will never be forgotten.

My 36-year run at the Sun-Sentinel is over. Laid off for the first time since I lost my job as an ice-rink skate guard at 17. Cost-cutting move then, they said, too. I'm a month from 65, so please keep any sympathy for my newspaper friends who didn’t make it to the finish line like I have. I’m looking forward to doing some things I want to do so before the hall narrows and the light dims so you might not be completely done with me yet. Thanks to everyone who made it such a fun run.