kevinpshan1959

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Girl power! Poor Blake doesn’t stand a chance against these three 😀 https://www.instagram.com/p/CqFs4tPOVhP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Last Thursday my work colleagues had a formal retirement party for me. I got to return to the office one last time with my family (and they didn’t make me go through a metal detector), listen to some nice speeches and everyone had a chance to answer some trivia questions about me. We had a delicious red velvet cake, and then headed to a local pub for a few pints of Guinness. I think everyone had a great time and it brought some closure to my 34 years of service. My thanks to all my work friends for their generosity and hard work. I was blessed to work all those years with such amazing people. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqERi80v_0K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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When we started our kitchen renovation I posted some pictures of the progress. Finally here is the finished product (it’s actually been done a few weeks, I’ve just been forgetting to post the pics) Some before and after views and the new home for our old cabinets at @emilyashan new craft room. (at Poughkeepsie, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOZN_rPl3G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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12 half ounce breath sprays for $299. This must be made of the same liquid as printer ink. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLa47QvLoA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s hard to believe we celebrated Blake’s 1st birthday today. The year just flew by. Blake always has a smile on his face. I hope that’s something he takes with him the through his life. https://www.instagram.com/p/CpGsuZWP6CE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Celebrating @catloverconnie birthday. https://www.instagram.com/p/Coz7PNOJ5Mx/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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This was the day he really said “… today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of the earth.” https://www.instagram.com/p/Codck5qPzfb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I way I was missing this clue. https://www.instagram.com/p/CoZr6eKO031/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The best way to eat some apples for breakfast is to make a happy face. Good idea @catloverconnie. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn6-SqTuKwA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Last Tuesday my employer, Memorial Sloan Kettering had a large RIF (Reduction In Force). After 34 years of loyal service, I was one of the people that received an email that morning that started "We regret to inform you that today will be your last day of employment. Your position has been eliminated." We knew this was coming since late November, but I can honestly say I never thought that I would even be considered after all the successful projects I have been involved in over the years. With 34 years under my belt I was given a very good severance package. Many of my immediate colleagues who have only been there 1-2 years were not so blessed. Our department increased staff 6X over the last year as part of Digital Transformation so it should have been no surprise that an eventual cut back would have to occur. On the plus side I get to spend more time with my grandkids and do the things I enjoy. Maybe I'll join a theater group or brush off my magic act for some extra $. It is still hard to accept that a place you spent a lifetime serving suddenly cuts ties with you as if everything you did means nothing. Luckily my co-workers and family, who were also shocked, offered kind words of encouragement that helped me through it. I may even get an unofficial retirement party from some co-workers that want to see me for a real farewell. For now the grandkids get the benefit of more Papa time. https://www.instagram.com/p/CnzrU7XJePd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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So as long as we had the floor guy doing our kitchen we also decided to take out the tile in the bathroom. Once removed we found an old vinyl floor underneath. Because it’s small the floor demo and install only took a day. Now we just wait for the plumber to put everything back tomorrow. https://www.instagram.com/p/CnRopKLuxu-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Today the kitchen tile goes from FLOOR to DUMPSTER. Oddly part of the kitchen floor had hardwood underneath leading me to believe at some time in the past the kitchen was much smaller and the other half was a dining room? You always discover something interesting when you tear your house apart. Unfortunately we found no hidden bags of gold coins in the walls. https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNmAR7vcB5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Day 1 of construction is done. All of the cabinets removed and half of them already at @emilyashan house. A big hole between the kitchen and living room for the new sitting/bar. I can’t sneak into the kitchen pantry to grab a snack without being caught now. https://www.instagram.com/p/CnGQ2KdujTS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Farewell to our kitchen. Tonight is our last night together. Tomorrow the contractor arrives to start demo for our new kitchen. Never fear - most of the cabinets will find a new home in @emilyashan craft room. https://www.instagram.com/p/CnDLbTzvIYI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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How and where Harold Lloyd made Safety Last!

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My granddaughter told me she chose my Christmas gift. Know me well she does. Perfect they fit. https://www.instagram.com/p/CmnR58SrGpH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Merry Christmas https://www.instagram.com/p/Cml7co6uMAq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=