Stephen Churley:  

I find myself thinking about the people that I knew and really cared about when I was in high school and I wonder why in the world I ever let myself disappear and go silent. Very often I wonder whether my name or face or some idiotic thing I once did ever crosses the minds of any of the people I once regarded as my entire universe, or if it is only they who occupy so much space in my mind. Since I truly cherish every memory, I am hopeful that I am remembered as much as I remember! That sounds a bit egotistical, but it really isn't intended to be. I miss those old days, but always look forward to the days to come. Most of my time now is spent wondering whether I will survive my children's teenage years (yes, I didnt have kids until I was in my 30's!) I have a daughter 18 who graduated from MdN in 2008 (boy was that an odd experience sitting in the stadium listening to her name announced at graduation!) and a son who is now a sophomore at Marcos. They are wonderful kids and, with the exception of the occasional flair up of an ulser or two, I can honestly say that it has been a wonderful experience being a dad. I am divorced with a wonderful former wife with whom I enjoy a much happier and healthier relationship now than we ever had as a married couple. You have to choose exes carefully, you know. I could not have chosen a finer former Mrs. Churley. Never remarried, although we have been divorced for almost 9 years. As Groucho Marx once said: "Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana." Maybe getting married again someday would be a nice thing. At least, I can hope. I always wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a f...Expand for more