I am halfway through life. Been told by various people that I have lived several lifetimes in this one. If there is only one. Who knows? I think out of the box often. I’m an outsider. Also vegetarian. I like animals. Sometimes feel like one. I write about American themes: broken families, the downtrodden, homelessness, gay issues, racism, war, violence…you get the drift. I love to laugh, relish my friends. Have an incredible life. Flirt often. Be sweet. Love is all that matters. Listen deeply. You just never know.
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