Yesterday I attended a retirement party for someone who has been my “partner in crime” with ABCNJ – Rev. Vernl Mattson. It’s been nice having a fellow geek up in the region office, especially since I’m not able to be there every day. Vernl covered many of the tech support calls I could never get to, and even designed our region’s database applications.

He’s retiring at the end of December, and I will miss having him down the hall. Partly because I have a feeling I’ll be getting more messages on my “off days,” but mostly because he’s just been a joy to work with.

Congratulations Vernl! I hope you find new joys in your retirement.