May 8

A quick note tonight: I was reminded, when posting a message on the FSP website, that I am damn lucky to be in this position. 

I will never take this privilege for granted. I will work hard and be nice to people on my way.

I will make a realistic, but ambitious, strategic plan to get myself to tenure and beyond. "Beyond" matters. Because tenure is just one waypoint on a long career journey that lies ahead. It is just one intermediate objective.