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The Early Years My youth was spent running the creeks and fields of my holy ground, German Township. In the shadow of St Mary's, everybody's land and garden were mine. Blessed with great buddies, several guardian angles, tolerant neighbors, parents, and officers of the law, I survived. The Motown Years Prohibited from attending the public high school, I had no choice but Kolb Memorial. Due to fortunate encounters with very good mates and teachers, these years motivated me and pointed my compass in the direction my life was meant to take. While High School started out mostly social and recreational, some learning occurred amidst the chaos. St Vincent 4-years of cognitive and emotional stimulation provided me with the confidence and direction for life's journey. Again, solid relationships and great teachers made these 4-years extremely memorable. Conscription presented itself my senior year but because of my non-violent beliefs, and an understanding Draft Board, I was able to earn a draft exemption, thus avoiding the horrendous cultural violence of Viet Nam. Almost Heaven West Virgina West Virgina University Graduate school of Social Work was were I found my calling and my life partner. Human service work has made me more human. The Summer and Fall of My Life After 10-years of doing whatever couples without kids do, we created our first miracle, Molly. 2-years later another miracle, Annie, arrived. The next two decades revolved around their nurturing, and pursuing various out...Expand for more