Posted on 12/26/2016 11:12:14 AM PST by jazusamo
Even the best things come to an end. After enjoying a quarter of a century of writing this column for Creators Syndicate, I have decided to stop. Age 86 is well past the usual retirement age, so the question is not why I am quitting, but why I kept at it so long.
It was very fulfilling to be able to share my thoughts on the events unfolding around us, and to receive feedback from readers across the country — even if it was impossible to answer them all.
Being old-fashioned, I liked to know what the facts were before writing. That required not only a lot of research, it also required keeping up with what was being said in the media.
During a stay in Yosemite National Park last May, taking photos with a couple of my buddies, there were four consecutive days without seeing a newspaper or a television news program — and it felt wonderful. With the political news being so awful this year, it felt especially wonderful.
This made me decide to spend less time following politics and more time on my photography, adding more pictures to my website (www.tsowell.com).
Looking back over the years, as old-timers are apt to do, I see huge changes, both for the better and for the worse.
In material things, there has been almost unbelievable progress. Most Americans did not have refrigerators back in 1930, when I was born. Television was little more than an experiment, and such things as air-conditioning or air travel were only for the very rich.
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Just checked out his photography, wonderful! Thanks for posting.
Dr. Sowell retiring...
-—Age 86 is well past the usual retirement age-—
Then there’s Clint. At 86 he ‘s hanging in there and has an office on the studio lot from which he produced the movie Scully. Not too shabby for an old guy.
At 74 and semi retired, 86 gives me something to hang my hat on. I see no reason now to cease that which I enjoy even if the hours are much reduced. It gives me joy to see the young guys struggle with the problems that for me are gone. All I must do is the same as I do on FRee Republic...... observe and report
86. He did another 21 years long after most folks call it quits.
In days gone by, I’d get my new Forbes and immediately read Dr Sowells page, first thing.
Bravo, Dr. Sowell! Enjoy this thing we call "retirement." Your work, however, will continue to inspire new generations.
I’m sure you’re correct about his commentary once in a while and like you mentioned this is the termination of his syndicated column.
You’re most welcome, FRiend. I’ll retain his ping list and should he comment I’ll post and ping it.
God speed, Dr. Sowell. Wish you had been the first black President.
Thanks, Dr. Sowell.
Bon Voyage to a great Pegleg!
Former Marine.
Thanks to Dr. Sowell. I enjoyed the intellect displayed in his columns.
Thomas Sowell is/has been a great voice in the wilderness, helping keep the faith in our Constitutional Republic and most of its people.
ditto
In case you missed this: ol’ Thomas is finally hanging ‘em up.
I'll read your grocery list ...
None of us always agree with everyone and the 2016 elections certainly caused the herd to migrate. That said, we should always seek out people who make us challenge our own thoughts. Thomas Sowell was a jewel in that regard.
his photography is fantastic.
It’s like America the Beautiful captured on film.
I’ve been reading Dr. Sowell’s columns for more than 30 years. What a run he’s had. His books will be valuable for generations to come.
A towering intellect, his commentary on current issues will be missed. I’ll still go back to see what he said, just like I sometimes do with WFB.
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