Seven courts. Two teams on each court. Nearly two hundred players, along with coaches, family members, tournament staff, and several dozen basketball officials. Whistles echoed every few seconds. Coaches instructed players. Parents cheered from the sidelines. Shoes squeaked across the hardwood. Missed shots clanged off the rim. This was my fourth summer working a girls' basketball team camp as a referee. As an official, you know people are watching. Coaches question your call

Retirement is an idea we talk about a lot. Some people are trying to figure out how to get there faster. Some are trying to get there well. Others are wondering if they’ll ever get there at all! Recently, my wife and I attended the retirement celebration for her uncle, who was retiring from our county sheriff's office after many decades of service. It was a fun time to be with our extended family, eat good food, and celebrate this milestone with him. The program was simple: d