It has been a while since I posted anything on my retirement site. That does not mean that I have not traveled or worked on any of my many projects. In November I was diagnosed with skin cancer (Lentigo Maligna Melanoma). It was malignant and after two surgeries on the side of my face, I am told they got it all. I have had a mole on the left side of my face for as long as I can remember. Last Fall my eyes kept focusing on that mole, so I went to a Dermatologist to get it checked. Good thing I did because the news was not good but I did catch it early. After two surgeries I am told they were able to remove all of it. I guess the lesson that I learned is to wear a hat and sunscreen to protect your skin. A rule that I did not do a good job of following during all my years of hunting, fishing, hiking and working outside. Also, listen to your body and take care of yourself.
I will not attempt to go back and post about every trip and project I have done this winter but I will say I have taken advantage of the mild weather we have had. I will be posting more frequently now that travel and projects are returning as a priority in my retirement journey.
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AuthorSteve Chapman (68 yoa) Welcome to my Retirement Journal. A little about myself: I was married to my high school sweetheart for almost 29 years. I have been a widower since 2008.
I worked for the City of Chickasha for over 38 years and held a variety of jobs for them during that time. I retired as the Parks and Recreation Director on January 6, 2017. Now that I have retired I will be working on the many projects that I have been putting off. I will also be deciding where I will live in retirement. I am not sure I want to stay in Chickasha. I do plan on traveling and doing a lot of hiking, kayaking, backpacking, camping, hunting, fishing and other outdoor activities as well as volunteer work during my retirement... ![]() New Hiking Buddy!
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