karma chameleon: a ten-act play

...you come and go

I: Age 8. I’m a writer. Mystery stories.

II: First drink. I’m 11. To fit in? Be a grownup? Because I like the effect.

III: 3 high schools. National Honor Society. My friends: stoners, jocks, French club.

IV: College. Lawyer? Journalist? English Prof? Drop out.

V: Career. Ad agency. Political campaigns. PR firm. Dental Insurance? Dental insurance.

VI: Sober. I’m a marathoner. College graduate. VP of Sales. I’m sober.

VII: “Retired.” I’m a family caregiver. A petsitter. Exhausted.

VIII: Writer. Blogger. Published author.

IX: Foodwriter. Baker. Cook. Why must I give myself these titles? Validation?

X: Me. I’m just me.

yours truly in Rouen, France

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