It's been a privilege being associated with the government these many years!

I just took one of those psychological tests we who are volunteers to do service to our country have to periodically take.

I guess what struck me as I was administered it by a nurse is that I never was downbeat as a result of my doing service.  I have thought all along I am doing that which should benefit the country!  So, I've always been upbeat.

But that does not mean I haven't experienced at times a living hell along the way.  It happens; and I've been lucky to come out the other side of such an experience still upbeat, thinking I'm making a contribution.

I know in fact I've tried real hard!