GLENS FALLS – A lot can change in a year. In that time, I published my second novel, got married, became an uncle again, visited Zambia with a group of army chaplains and grew out a not-so-great beard. And by the time you read this, even greater change will be here. I am taking a temporary leave from The Post-Star for the next year, and am eager to return, but first would like to take this time to reflect on this job since I accepted it in November 2023.