I'm revelling in my early retirement:

• tackling whatever writing and production projects I choose;
• reading for pleasure instead of necessity;
• traveling leisurely instead of hurriedly; and
• not wearing a wristwatch.

I do, however, miss the joys of teaching.

My years at NKU were quite a ride, from moving into Nunn Hall when it was the only building on a campus to my last frustrating year preparing the university for SACS re-accreditation. At times I laughed. Other times I cried, and sometimes I just wanted to scream. But, through it all, I enjoyed working with eager students and being able to make a positive difference in their lives. I've been indelibly marked by NKU and its students, and I will forever remember and be grateful to them.

Now, the world awaits and I'm eager to explore:

• places to go and people to meet;
• books to read and, perhaps, to write;
• images to capture and turn into shows;
• banjos to play; and
• who knows what other challenges.

Retirement doesn't mean "not working;" it means being able to choose what I want to work on and doing it whenever I want to. My productive years are far from over.

I'm particularly interested in doing strategic public relations planning,
conducting crisis communication,
leading hands-on writing workshops, and
explaining the social and cultural impacts of the mass media.

Contact me through my NKU e-mail address: turney@nku.edu or phone me at home.