Phi Delta Theta FraternityWhat’s been happening: I and my three siblings Patrick, Kathy and Michael were Army "Brats". We lived in Germany, all over the USA, and in Taiwan and Japan. In 1962, Pat and I graduated from Camp Zama American High School in Japan. In May 1966, I graduated from the University of Idaho with a BA in History. My brothers and sister, like me are prospering. Our childhoods were splendid. We lived well. Regrets? Not sure. I do not think I have any. I simply want to be liked and loved. When you meet me on the street you will find me to be friendly and sociable. Self disclosure can be overdone. With today's reality show mentality we have become a nation of exhibitionists and voyeurs. We think we can judge others and find them lacking. We invade other people's personal space and make up stuff about them (as with celebrities) without ever actually getting to know them or being in the same place at the same time with them. Our focus when we look for explanations always seems to be on someone else. I truly believe that, with the problems facing humankind today, we must become more aware and awake to what is happening (cause and effect). We must go inside and deal with ourselves. My desire is to be only helpful. I do not want to do anything that will make things worse. Over my lifetime of military service, I have learned why we get ourselves into wars and why they never seem to quite work out for us - I will not attempt to answer that here. However, you readers may learn an answer that works for you. If you do not, may I suggest you take a look around you at what we Americans have to live for. |