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**Riverkilt** · 7th November 08, 05:57 AM

So today, this olde geezer has been asked to come to our local high school and talk to three classes of "tough kids" again. I always go kilted. Find kilts capture their attention well. Have 90 minutes for each class so plenty of time for them to soak up the concept of kilts.

Been asked in to talk about the effects of alcohol and drugs. Quite a joke in the grand scheme of things for this olde drunk and herbal farmer. But, they seem to be interested in what I have to say each time. We'll see today.

Even more ironic, realized this morning that its a birthday of sorts for me. 19 years of continuous sobriety today. Folks who knew me when I was boozin' would call that a miracle of sorts.

Nice combo today though, sober and kilted and reaching out to "tough kids" on both fronts.

Ron

**Mipi** · 7th November 08, 06:02 AM

Hope they'll learn something from you (on kilt and rest).

Congratulations on anniversary

**Sheep In Wolf's Clothing** · 7th November 08, 06:04 AM

Congrats on the anniversary and good luck with the students!
Sara

**Sionnach** · 7th November 08, 06:21 AM

Congratulations on your sobriety, Ron. I am sure you will have much to offer by way of experience, wisdom and fashion. Have a good day.

**Spc. Scott** · 7th November 08, 06:31 AM

That' really great to hear Ron! Congratulations on you "birthday"!

Have a good day today helping out those kids.

**RockyR** · 7th November 08, 06:44 AM

Congrats on the birthday Ron. I didn't know you back then, but I'm glad to know you today.

Just don't tell them about your new "addiction". Let that be a surprise when they buy their first! HAHAHAHA

**Highlander31** · 7th November 08, 07:18 AM

Congratulations Ron. Important work,...helping keep the kids on the right path.

**davedove** · 7th November 08, 07:18 AM

Originally Posted by RockyR

Just don't tell them about your new "addiction". Let that be a surprise when they buy their first! HAHAHAHA

Says one of the local "dealers".

**BEEDEE** · 7th November 08, 07:37 AM

Ron - congratulation on your 19 year milestone. May you be blessed with many more.

Brian

**BroosterB1** · 7th November 08, 08:52 AM

The miracle in life is the more you give , the more you get. Love comes in many forms, what you are doing is showing one of Love's highest forms, humility. Under those hard shells of the toughies, are a bunch of scared and lonely kids. By showing them they can rejoice in their own skins and be who ever they will to be, you are giving them the greatest gift possible, their freedom.

God (or what ever higher Power you choose) Bless you, Brother!