Sobriety

  • La La Land

    June 24, 1984. 41 years ago. Baltimore-Washington Airport. I said my last goodbyes to J Daniel Johnson, a friend I’ve known since 1972, after he drove me up from D.C. During the ride, all we could talk about was how… Continue reading

    La La Land
  • The Construction of Words

    Writing is not easy The words in my brain swirl around like balls in one of those bingo cages Turning over and over again waiting to be spat outB10 A36 D0Constructing Words Building a sentence A meaning Something that makes… Continue reading

    The Construction of Words
  • 76

    Sunday, December 8, 2024, the age meter will advance one more year to 76. Yay, I made it. “He who hesitates is a damned fool.” ― Mae West I don’t know why I keep trying to hide the fact that I… Continue reading

    76
  • 75, a Lifetime of Experience, and a College Degree: What’s Next?

    Reflecting on my life journey, I have concluded that achieving your dreams is possible at any age. It took me nearly fifty-eight years from my high school graduation in 1966 to graduate from college this past May with a BA… Continue reading

    75, a Lifetime of Experience, and a College Degree: What’s Next?