Rick in Japan

I fled Michigan in 1979 and left behind all my responsibilities as well as all the turmoil, ill will, damage i had created. The second greatest man I know, John Holod, took me under his wing and saved me from myself. John invited one and all to come and live in Colorado. Only i accepted his invitation. I was still an arrogant, good-looking jerk, but John was patient and understanding and sympathetic to my cause. I have often wondered why and finally figured out that it was John’s love of dumb animals. Michigan is a wonderful place with lots of fine people. I left a mess behind and was able to survive another day.