The end of the year is always a good time to take stock of one's successes and failures over the past twelve months, think about what lessons can be learned, and chart a course for the future. So here you'll find my "2017 Year in Review". I'm writing this mainly for myself, as an exercise in critical reflection that will help me identify problems, organize priorities and make positive changes in the new year. But I'm also writing for those who may be thinking of pursuing a similar path (a version of me ten years ago).