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