And then, when I have a need, suddenly I have thousands of people I can email to ask.

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Suddenly I have an inspiration: Ask air traffic control (ATC) to be diverted to Minneapolis.

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In my book Naked Retirement, I ask readers to assume they are celebrating their retirement on a wonderful Mediterranean cruise when suddenly they become stranded on a deserted island.

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