08/28/25 Steve (Stevie Wonder) retires from Washington City

Steve Whitekiend was Washington City's IT guy for most of the years I worked there. Before him was a guy named Marshall. Under Marshall rule the computers were a disaster. We had constant problems. Steve cam along and converted us all the MACs (it was a hard sell for me but I'm loving them now).

I always said that I couldn't work at Washington City if Steve was gone. I never wanted to experience another bad IT situation. Steve surprised everyone and retired early and with only 2 weeks notice.

My job included putting on retirement parties -- so I had to come to work with Andy home with COVID to take care of this party.

And Steve's leaving was definitely a factor in propelling me to my retirement.

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