Another 10-15 years for some of the more adventurous travel destinations. I can't see us ever really stopping until it gets to the point the where mobility is more of a challenge. That's great that you're still at it, I wish you many more years of exploring the globe. What's been your favorite destination so far?
Yes, being a full-time writer was my wish! That happened but not at all in the way I thought it would. Back in 1992 traditional publishing was the only viable path to becoming a well-known author. Shortly after that New Year's wish I made a trip to New York City to look for a place to live. My intention was to find work there in the city at a magazine, publisher, or newspaper then pay my dues as a writer. My thought was being close to the major publishing houses would better my odds. After seeing how much it cost to live in the city I thought it was impossible. I kept writing and started getting some pieces published in Columbus but every time I tried to enter the world of traditional publishing I got the door slammed in my face. I moved to St. Paul, Minnesota in 1995 and self-published my first book in the late 1990's. I did it all myself, from the book cover design to the binding and did pretty well with it. I just kept doing this and thankfully Amazon launched their self-publishing platform. This gave self-published authors a global reach. It hasn't been an easy road, let me tell you. Steemit/Hive was a true gift for me. It set me on a path that got me to places I never would have imagined. It's always good to hear from you! I hope you and your family have a great Holiday!