I'm thrilled that the university continues to be one of the project's strongest supporters. Other retirees have stayed connected to Hopkins simply by not leaving. Henry Seidel, retired dean of students in the School of Medicine and professor of pediatrics, still spends six days a week in the hospital, serves on committees and teaches in the clinic six months out of the year. Hopkins has been the core of my life. Why, he packs up and heads to Cape Cod with his wife to relax, spend time with his kids and grandchildren, and write.
Writing is a popular pursuit among many of our retirees.
One retiree who spends much of his time writing is Sylvan Shane, assistant professor emeritus in the Department of Anesthesiology and Oral Surgery. In 1989, the year of his retirement, Shane composed a piece of music titled Oriental Rhapsody, which he took to Peabody for orchestration. He also wrote a play titled Thou Shalt Not, which was performed at Baltimore's Vagabond Theater. In addition to writing, Shane travels extensively. All these words describe the lives of these fascinating retired people.