***End of an Era***

I have just watched the news conference announcing the resignation of Bill Cowher as the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers!  I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, left in 1992 and returned to the area for a year in 1994. I watched with my game jersey and terrible towel. As a Steeler fan, this decision disappoints me much more than our less than stellar performance this season.  Cowher, another born and raised Pittsburgh guy, is 49 years old and says that is time for him to enjoy his family. 

He said, among many other noteworthy things, that "...you can take a person out of Pittsburgh, but you cannot take the Pittsburgh out of a person..."  He made a career of hard work fueled by passion for what he did and went on to show genuine humility and gratitude for his opportunity.  He will be missed.

I cannot help but admire his decision when you consider that he cited his family and his desire to be a part of it before his daughters begin families of their own.  I have a written business plan and it involves being able to do just as Bill did when I am 50. (9 more years).  I do not intend to "retire", but rather to be in a position to take some time off, while I am still able to enjoy it, and enjoy the many blessings in my life.

 I only hope I can do it with as much class and peace of mind as I watched today.  

Proud member of the Steeler Nation

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