It was different attending the #NICAR26 data journalism conference this year now that I'm retired! And kind of strange not returning home to a newsroom.
My latest #NextChapter post:
https://nextchapter.machlis.com/posts/2026-03-15-attending-a-conference-as-a-retiree-this-time-with-former-peers/
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Attending a Conference As a Retiree (this time with former peers) – My Next Chapter: A Retirement Journey

My first post-retirement conference was an event I might have covered while working. This one was a gathering of journalists - and that was different.

My Next Chapter: A Retirement Journey

One clear direction.

Since joining QBS Technology Group, we’ve expanded our reach, strengthened our portfolio and deepened our capabilities. Now our brand is catching up with that reality.

emt is evolving into QBS Software Middle East— a natural next step in our journey. This is evolution, not disruption.

#emtDisti #QBSTechnologyGroup #StrongerTogether #NextChapter

Your next level isn’t unlocked by overthinking.
It’s unlocked by acting on what you already feel.

Move with it.
That’s where momentum starts. ✨
#Alignment #NextChapter

💔 Just faced a big career disappointment? If you're feeling that heavy "what now?" weight, this little reel is for you. The foxes remind us: setbacks hurt, but they don't define the whole story. Your next chapter is waiting to be written; and it's going to be beautiful. 🌿
See my website, link in profile. Sending you a big virtual hug. You've got this. ❤️
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#NextChapter #CareerMotivation #OvercomingChallenges #YouAreEnough #worklife #career #success
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#BookTour: That Other Family, by Lis Angus @partnersincr1me #ThatOtherFamily #LisAngus #domestic #suspense #NextChapter #excerpt #giveaway #PICT

THAT OTHER FAMILY by Lis Angus February 23 - March 20, 2026 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: Julie Walker thought she knew her life: three teenagers, a husband, and her job at the Ottawa library. But when a stranger confronts her with a shocking claim about her late father, everything she believed about her family is thrown into…

http://booksramblingsandtea.com/2026/02/25/booktour-that-other-family-by-lis-angus-partnersincr1me-thatotherfamily-lisangus-domestic-suspense-nextchapter-excerpt-giveaway-pict/

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THAT OTHER FAMILY by Lis Angus February 23 – March 20, 2026 Virtual Book Tour Synopsis: Julie Walker thought she knew her life: three teenagers, a husband, and her job at the Ottawa library. …

Books, Ramblings, and Tea

Much to my surprise, I've had the urge to return to a hobby I haven't done in a long time! My latest #NextChapter #Retirement blog post: https://nextchapter.machlis.com/posts/2026-02-22-returning-to-an-old-hobby-in-retirement/

(Hint: #HamRadio #AmateurRadio 😀 )

Returning to a Former Hobby in Retirement – My Next Chapter: A Retirement Journey

Something else I wasn’t expecting after leaving work!

My Next Chapter: A Retirement Journey

Mozilla’s next chapter: Building the world’s most trusted software company – Blog – Mozilla.org

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Mozilla’s next chapter: Building the world’s most trusted software company

December 16, 2025

By Anthony Enzor-DeMeo

Today, I step into the role of CEO of Mozilla Corporation. It is a privilege to lead an organization with a long history of standing up for people and building technology that puts them first. The internet is changing fast, and so are the expectations people bring to the products they use every day. Mozilla has a critical role to play at this moment.

I want to thank Laura Chambers for her exceptional leadership. As interim CEO, Laura led Mozilla through a defining moment in the web’s history — navigating AI’s arrival, a major antitrust case, double-digit mobile growth in Firefox, and the early success of our revenue diversification strategy. She brought clarity, stability, and focus to the organization, and I’m grateful for her leadership through this transition and am glad she’ll continue to be part of Mozilla, returning to her role on the Mozilla board of directors.

When I joined Mozilla, it was clear that trust was going to become the defining issue in technology and the browser would be where this battle would play out. AI was already reshaping how people search, shop, and make decisions in ways that were hard to see and even harder to understand. I saw how easily people could lose their footing in experiences that feel personal but operate in ways that are anything but clear. And I knew this would become a defining issue, especially in the browser, where so many decisions about privacy, data, and transparency now originate. 

People want software that is fast, modern, but also honest about what it does. They want to understand what’s happening and to have real choices.

Mozilla and Firefox can be that choice.

Few companies share our strengths. People trust our brand. Firefox brings us global reach. Our teams know how to build reliable, independent software at scale, and our business model puts the user first.

As Mozilla moves forward, we will focus on becoming the trusted software company. This is not a slogan. It is a direction that guides how we build and how we grow. It means three things.

  • First: Every product we build must give people agency in how it works. Privacy, data use, and AI must be clear and understandable. Controls must be simple. AI should always be a choice — something people can easily turn off. People should know why a feature works the way it does and what value they get from it.
  • Second: our business model must align with trust. We will grow through transparent monetization that people recognize and value. 
  • Third: Firefox will grow from a browser into a broader ecosystem of trusted software. Firefox will remain our anchor. It will evolve into a modern AI browser and support a portfolio of new and trusted software additions.

We will measure our progress against a double bottom line. Our work must advance our mission and succeed in the market. In the next three years, that means investing in AI that reflects the Mozilla Manifesto. It means diversifying revenue beyond search. 

Success means Firefox grows across generations. Mozilla builds new revenue engines. Our principles become a differentiator.

We will move with urgency. AI is changing software. Browsers are becoming the control point for digital life. Regulation is shifting defaults. These shifts play to Mozilla’s strengths.

If we stay focused, Mozilla will grow in relevance and resilience. Firefox will reach new audiences. Our portfolio will strengthen our independence. Our approach to building trusted software will set a high standard for the industry.

Mozilla is ready for this moment. I am excited for the work ahead and grateful for the trust placed in me.

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It's taking some effort to limit my social media use in retirement, now that my free time has expanded. But it's worth it!
https://nextchapter.machlis.com/posts/2026-01-18-grappling-with-social-media-and-news-in-retirement/
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Grappling with social media (and news) in retirement – My Next Chapter: A Retirement Journey

It can take effort not to get sucked into endless scrolling.

My Next Chapter: A Retirement Journey
The ebb and flow of a calendar year feel different when you're no longer working. But they're definitely still there.
https://nextchapter.machlis.com/posts/2026-01-04-the-rhythms-of-a-year/ #NextChapter #Retirement
The Rhythms of a Year – My Next Chapter: A Retirement Journey

The ebb and flow of a calendar year feel different when you’re no longer working. But they’re definitely still there.

My Next Chapter: A Retirement Journey

Some thoughts on what can help make a (reasonably) happy retirement, a year and a half into this new stage of my life.

https://nextchapter.machlis.com/posts/2025-12-21-what-makes-a-reasonably-happy-retirement/ #Retirement #NextChapter

What Makes a (Reasonably) Happy Retirement? – My Next Chapter: A Retirement Journey

A couple of thoughts almost a year and a half in

My Next Chapter: A Retirement Journey