Friends in low places.

[curmugeon]

In my years I have found a few friends of note. In recent times my friends have gone full spectrum. I have a few ex felons in the mix. One was convicted if selling drugs, another was convicted of embezzlement. I have a good friend who is into growing pot. Another lady drives big rigs. I have a good friend who I've been talking about her past. She grew up in Russia during the era when Russia was transitioning from communism to the Gorbachev era. I accuse her if having turrets syndrome as she swears like a sailor but she explains her swearing was because she married an Italian sailor and that's how she learned English. Then there is Homer, a southern gentleman in his mud 80s who I see often. He was lucky in that he made a fortune late in life and lives very comfortably in old age. He admitted that he never thought he'd live so long so he watches his finances more now. I know a few recovering crack heads. A few other people I know show the telltale signs of meth abuse. I have s friend who is always starting businesses. He is either going to sign a contract or to sell some startup. I know a few alcoholics. I try to get them to cut back but they keep trying to drown their sorrows and regrets with another drink. Yes, life dishes up a variety and I've found some genuine gems in my time. One observation is that my rough exterior and looks has started many a conversation. I am a person of interest that attracts some kinds of people. I try to remain a mystery to many but a friend to a select few. The few that know me are few. Most people are more trusting than me.

Comments

[gracegiver]

Alan- I love you dearly and look forward to reading your missives. But if you broke them up into paragraphs they'd be so much easier to read. It might be my old eyes, I don't know, but I struggle reading all those words without a break in the text.

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[n6vfp.livejournal.com]

As many of my posts are done by dictating into my phone please excuse the punctuation and grammar. As for old eyes, I used to have difficulty reading anything, but now with my new lenses, things are just great. I'm glad you enjoy my posts. I just have all these thoughts in my head that I want to get down on some medium and share.