Observations, Questions, and a few Answers

by Mike Turnbull

Overview

My 8th book, whoever saw that coming eight years ago when Random Thoughts of a Stupid Man was released? I am thankful that Jansina and the staff at Rivershore Books has shown the faith and courage to publish a book for me again.

If you are wondering, this book is a follow up to Retirement Sucks! and falls in line with the Stupid Man themed books. You might even think that I have grown a little wiser as you read this one. Don't be fooled! Never fall in love with the hype.

Observations, Questions, and a few Answers is set in my post-retirement phase. I attempt to navigate my way through living in Minnesota/Iowa, my new job, coaching, and life during the COVID Pandemic. Takes place in 2019–2020.

The title is exactly what you get. Several observations, a lot of questions and occasionally I pop an answer. I repeat, occasionally! Please enjoy the read. If you like this book or any of my others, please recommend to a friend. Be healthy and Hopeful!

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162367710
Publisher:	Rivershore Books
Publication date:	04/09/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

I am a 61-year-old volleyball coach and success center advisor at Iowa Lakes Community College in Estherville, IA. I ended my retirement after two years to get back into coaching. I just wasn’t very good at the retirement thing. I have been here for two years. Aside from all the COVID crap, I love my job. I am not going to complain because I know there are millions who don’t have jobs right now. I wouldn’t complain anyway, as I already said; I love my job and I am content in knowing I am in the right place at the right time.

I have been blessed throughout my life. My wife and I have been married for thirty-eight + years. We have a beautiful home on Fall Lake outside of Ely, MN. We have two married grown children and three grandchildren. All happy and healthy. My wife runs a successful business in Ely. I spend a large part of the year living and working in Estherville, IA. When I am down here, I live in a Senior apartment on the Good Samaritan Campus. Take note, I said Senior apartment. Not the assisted living or nursing home. If things do take a bad turn though, the Good Sam is a one-stop campus. I could easily be moved to the other facilities.

Think what you want, but I do not know what the end game is, but life is good. I have always said that I might leave coaching feet first someday. That is not the plan, but does anyone really have a plan these days?