| I am pursuing my final career — and I am | | | | creative people on the planet. But it certainly isn't |
| quite comfortable working a 40-hour schedule for the | | | | paradise. |
| first time in my life. I take my time and pick my | | | | It is an expensive place to live. The highways are |
| clients carefully. | | | | congested. The boarders of the US are out of |
| I get to take a day off here and there for golf, and | | | | control and that has hit California hard. The |
| I travel around the western states every couple of | | | | government is dysfunctional, and we pay a premium |
| months. Over the past two years I have been | | | | for that. While we have good weather, it is great half |
| keeping an eye out for the perfect spot to retire in | | | | the year and somewhat over-rated the other half. |
| the Western US. | | | | My business has changed over the past five years. I |
| I now live in a small community near the Bay Area in | | | | can do about 80% - 90% of it from anywhere. |
| Northern California. I've lived here for 20+ years, and | | | | That's the beauty of information and communication |
| it has been great. The Bay Area is vibrant, has a | | | | technology. |
| good climate, and is home to some of the most | | | | |