Fascinating. I have a similar story. I loved chemistry, graduated at the top of my class, was the last to get a job and that was for 10 cents more than minimum wage. Dreamed of writing but thought that was unattainable. 33 years later I'm still living the dream.
Fascinating. I have a similar story. I loved chemistry, graduated at the top of my class, was the last to get a job and that was for 10 cents more than minimum wage. Dreamed of writing but thought that was unattainable. 33 years later I'm still living the dream.
Just realized my comment could be taken negatively regarding pig farmers. Didn't mean that at all. Just thinking of all the things I've learned from you through the years.
I took it as you meant it. I often marvel at the odd roads my life has followed. It's one of the reasons I offer to go into schools to talk, because when I was growing up there was no one who even suggested all the possibilities that exist in this world.
Fascinating. I have a similar story. I loved chemistry, graduated at the top of my class, was the last to get a job and that was for 10 cents more than minimum wage. Dreamed of writing but thought that was unattainable. 33 years later I'm still living the dream.
Exactly. You're a terrific example to everyone.
So are you! From pig farmer to philosopher, quite a leap!
Just realized my comment could be taken negatively regarding pig farmers. Didn't mean that at all. Just thinking of all the things I've learned from you through the years.
I took it as you meant it. I often marvel at the odd roads my life has followed. It's one of the reasons I offer to go into schools to talk, because when I was growing up there was no one who even suggested all the possibilities that exist in this world.
I'm so glad! I so often put my foot in my mouth! Yes kids need to look beyond the famous pursuits and see what will make them happy and fulfilled.