Well, it’s been a minute…It’s hard to believe my last post here was over 3 years ago. Not that I’ve been idle. I’ve had an “official” blog at Children’s Minnesota, and I’ve written a book, Saving Our Kids, that lays out a public health approach to the gun violence crisis that I talked about in my last Starting With Curious post. But to be honest, I felt that despite the disclaimers about the views here being my own, it was difficult to keep it completely separate from my role as a CEO. I thought having this blog on hiatus was best for my organization.
But as of this past summer, I am retired! I can more freely write about things affecting the health and wellbeing of kids. And man, is there a lot to write about.
I’m back!
Starting With Curious 
Marc–happy retirement! I did it a year ago and and l am loving every minute. I love getting your family’s updates every year and I have no doubt you will be busier than ever, I have plenty to keep me busy. I can’t imagine the weight you carried on your shoulders through COVID, financial crises, everything! So glad you feel it lifted. This popped right up in my mailbox–so happy. Enjoy your new life (and of course you get right back to work–on your blog…)Say hi to Lynn!
Miss you
Cathy Partyka
Thanks for stepping up at a time when childhood is facing increasing threats. And Happy Retirement!