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From a blue Celica in Waterloo to the Pacific coast—and finally, a journal of our own. What one song has helped me understand about the search.

Some records stay with us because of the people who loved them.

Michelle Branch, Santana and the place where I just completed one of the largest Agilysys projects of my career.

At 56, I’m bringing a longtime idea to life. Welcome to The Pacific44 Journal—and our journey to 60 and beyond.

An early workout, time with the people we love, and an afternoon with somewhere new to go.

Pacific44 is about the journey to 60 and beyond — the stories, people, places, music and experiences that remind us there is still a lot of life left to live.

A late-night truck, an early-morning setup and Allen’s first real look at Keeneland — where even the color seemed to carry its own tradition.

Saturday chores, Crossroads Mall, Musicland and Uncle Darrell’s album wall—the memories behind a lifelong love of music, and why there is still room for a new favorite.
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Allen S. Robinson is the founder and publisher of The Pacific44 Journal. His work focuses on life after 50 — the people, places, music, travel, relationships and experiences that make the journey to 60 and beyond worth exploring.
A longtime technology and project leader with roots in Waterloo, Iowa and life experience across the Midwest and West Coast, Allen created Pacific44 as a positive place for real stories, useful discoveries and the next chapter of life.



