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An observatory for seniors

THERE WAS A PROBLEM… a big one. At 68 I retired from a busy private practice in psychology. I enjoyed my work, and it was with mixed emotions that after more than 34 years I decided to leave to focus on other interests.

In April 2018 my 80th birthday rolled around.

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