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Talk about perks, my career had one of the best I can think of! I traveled in the course of business, delivering classes for my employer. I am a Senior Training Specialist for Motorola Solutions, and teach classes on a wide variety of subjects centered around 2 way radio communications (for eight more weeks). I knew that when the time arrived that I would retire. That time is now. I've always said that if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out! I can't handle the heat anymore. I was qualified to deliver approximately 32 different classes, but about half of those were 'Legacy' classes, and are not in demand anymore. My students were/are technicians, those who maintained, programmed, calibrated, and repaired large 2-way radio systems. Some of these systems are statewide, and use TCP-IP networking to allow sites to communicate with others. Some are small, traditional type radio sites. The size doesn't matter, in each case the systems must be kept operational at all times, since many of them are Public Safety Systems. So I traveled, sometimes frequently, 3-4 weeks in a row.... where have I been? This probably won't have daily entries, but I will make entries to update you about my life before and during my employment with Motorola Solutions. I also intend to update you all about what I'm doing in retirement. Well, here we go with this new adventure, let's see where it takes us.  Best Cultural And Regional Honorable Mention |
| Locale: Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale, Fl Week of: May 2, 2022 With class for the Port Of Los Angeles going so well, I knew I was in for a rough week that followed. First, it's a class that I've not taught very often. Teaching a class ten times in a six year period does not get you in a good flow of material. Plus I hadn't taught it for 2 years; all this combined to make this a pretty tough delivery for me. It also didn't help that I experienced "gray hair" syndrome during class, being unable to remember basic stuff. There's no excuses for it if you ask me, but it is what is, as they say. I was unhappy with my delivery, I'm sure the students could tell that too. All I can do is move on and do better from here on out. And I will. Being my first time in Fort Lauderdale (that may have been a contributing cause too), I was a little anxious to experience some of South Florida's seafood (another distracting cause?). There are some very good restaurants nearby, so I went to the ones at the top of my list. So, where did I dine? Padrino's Cuban Restaurant https://padrinos.com/menu/fort-lauderdale/ I went there on Monday to have their Paella, which I had had in Plantation a few years ago. I was not disappointedone bit, it was excellent! Boathouse At The Riverside https://www.boathouseriverside.com/menus I really wanted their Smoked Fish Dip as an Appetizer, but they were out of it for the night. So I had Shrimp Ceviche, an excellent substitution! For an Entree, I had Pan Roasted Black Grouper. Once again, I was not disappointed. Rocco's Taco's & Tequila Bar https://www.roccostacos.com/fort-lauderdale/#all-day I dined at this place in Brooklyn a few years back and wanted to go again. I browsed their Tequila Menu, and was surprised, and quite happy, to see they had Forteleza Tequila! I ended up having their Forteleza Blanco, and will try their Anejo next time. If you're a Tequila fan, and like Blanco Tequila's, you'll love this one, though a bottle will run you close to $80. For an appetizer, I had Queso Fundido, for my entree, I had one of my favorite dishes. Chile Rellenos! Yummmm In Closing I have been home on vacation this week, and will work from home next week instead of teaching. No, I'm not being punished for last week. A contractor was scheduled to deliver a class in LA, and like a couple of mine, it was cancelled at the last minute. He was already getting paid, so instead of paying him to sit at home, they gave him my class, and I'll sit at home working on projects.  Til next time, be good to yourselves and those you love, and WRITE! Jim Dorrell |
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Although, I hope you've got a portable table set up for prep while you wait for counters or a microwave for those frozen meals.
