The Paceline

So I didn’t post a blog last month. My streak is over. It’s kind of a big deal since I’ve been writing at least one a month since June, 2007. But is any streak really a big deal?

Streaks by athletes and other public figures are fodder for talk-show pundits. Winning streaks are interesting for fans, advertisers, and others who make money off the winning teams, but sometimes a loss is more valuable to the team than another win.

Soon I’ll move to a new season of employment. From one of full-time work to part time (or less). A few weeks ago I caught myself thinking “if I just work through February, I can say that I worked for 50 years.”

A 50-year work streak?? Why do I need to say that? I don’t need it for a resume.

I may need it for pride.

Yuck. I may be too prideful to admit how prideful I am.

And I just thought I could avoid all seven deadly sins.