Ichoose optimism.

That sounds almost like a political statement these days, but it shouldn't be. No matter what politicians, activists and others with an agenda tell you, the reasons for optimism far outweigh the case for fear and discouragement.

This week, I will wrap up a nearly 42-year career in journalism. The world has changed many times over since I walked into a newsroom in Owensboro, Kentucky, for the first time as a fulltime professional.

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