Where Are They Now?

What have I been up to since retiring as a BC Notary?

I have not really been in the office since July 1, 2020. My succession plan was my darling daughter Alexandra (Alex) Kravetz.

Michael Kravetz

Retirement for me was not a destination, but a new road in my journey. I learned many years ago to take time off while working . . . to help maintain my sanity and life balance.

My wife Jennifer and I love to travel. Just before the world shutdown, we managed a trip to Hawaii. Here is beautiful scenery from one of our hikes and the two of us on the beach at sunset.

As the pandemic sunk in, we decided to raise another child—of the 4-legged variety. We tried to get a rescue dog, to no avail. One of the local breeders had a Standard Poodle pup who was slated to go to the USA but travel was restricted. We were fortunate to adopt an 8-week-old puppy. Tali is now grown up and loves

to hike with Jennifer.

In 2021, we enjoyed camping together. Jen drove the truck and trailer and often I rode behind on my new retirement/birthday present, a Harley Davidson, Roadglide. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it, too?

At the end of November, we snuck in 2 weeks in Puerto Vallarta and got back home with negative PCR tests. It was pretty nice playing dry golf in 30⁰ C. Although retired, I still do some vacation relief for a select number of colleagues, including my very capable successor who shares my DNA They are fun gigs . . . without having to deal with the day-to-day office administration.

In 2021 our Society lost a number of members and the pandemic shrank our lives and restricted our activities.

To all my wonderful colleagues who are still in the trenches, I recommend that you find the time to smell the flowers—and hug your family and dear friends. And do things that make you smile! s

Michael and his Roadglide Alex Kravetz

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