Sheldon Kraus:  

Lost interest in school during first grade. After I learned to stay within the lines with my crayons I wanted to move on, and was told to shut up and color dammit. Might have been the valedictorian, ended up being contradictorian. After graduating in the top 93% of our class, I went into the Army. For a time was considered for West Point Prep at Ft. Monmouth NJ but the HS transcript wasn't all that promising. Four Article 15s and one court-martial later I got my honorable discharge. Went from job to job for many years until I got the bright idea to go to college. Made my mark on Bridgewater State (I think the stain is still there). Wrote one article for the paper there and it appeared on the front page. I also appear in the centerfold, a fact which can be substantiated by a visit to the BSC librarian, or just google The Comment, May 13, 1985. It's a 17 page document so be patient. While there I was elected to student government. Forced to abdicate due to academic probation. Key player in first Greek Week. Went to a chess tournament at American International College in Springfield, Mass., where I placed second in the 65th Annual Western Mass and Connecticut valley Open, in 1985. Apologies to the multitudes at BSC whom I managed to offend. Got sober in `92, and still am to this day. Still look back fondly on the keggers at the sand pit. Although I have to also state that several frat brothers would be well advised to stay out of my sight. Still. They know who they are. One lived in northern Vermont, last i knew. Hi, Jeff. My parents wanted to sell their house in `93, but several potential buyers were put off by the difficulty exiting the driveway. So, I took on the town and persisted until a No Parking zone was created in front of the business next door. House sold, problem solved. So, yes, you CAN fight City hall. Diagnosed in `98 as depressed, subsequently promoted to bipolar. Recently got the borderline label. Explains quite a bit, don't you think? Does it make me a bad person? Fast forward to '01 when I met my lovely bride-to-be. In '05 we were divorced. I was informed of that fact six months later. Real sweetheart. I worked for Enterprise-Rent-A-Car here on Long Island for 10 years. I've been able to take time off here and there to travel to Chicago, Philadelphia (just a four hour drive), Atlanta, Baltimore, and Tampa/St. Pete just to catch a Sox game. My bucket lists consists solely of seeing every Major League baseball park and stadium. Except Miami, unless I get my passport renewed. The rest of the time I'm so poor that I can't always pay attention. I contacted a number of classmates when Plymouth Carver High School was in the process of being demolished to advise them of same. I got my two bricks, dammit. Suggested school department sell said bricks with certificate of authenticity. Have seen the new high school. and was very impressed. That makes two times the Town of Plymouth has screwed up and made a good decision regarding future growth. The first time was the library, just as mind-boggling considering the track record the Board of Selectmen has amassed over the years. But- don't get me started! There you have it. All the news I see fit to print. Will gladly take your calls a 631.605.1374 if they're not collect (j/k). Number is still valid as I write this update (05.18.23) . Sunday, Oct 10, will mark the 29th anniversary of my getting...Expand for more