Appreciating the Past is about Comic Books, TV shows, Friends,

and the fullness of memories.

This past week, two experiences i have cherished are now 

part of the past.

My favorite Peets cafe has closed because the property owner

decided on a new lease amount that was obscene.

There were people, conversations, and times in the quiet of my mind

over the years at that Peets that i hold dear.

i met there with a counsellor over years of time who

helped me become a better person, mostly through his skills

at listening and reflecting thoughts i couldn't conceive.

The second experience is about a Friend who has moved on from a job because the powers that be only allowed him a three year contract and not

a fulltime, permanent place on the staff.

He helped me complete a project with several others

while being in his role working with the community.

That project led to a groundbreaking creation in San Mateo County.

The decisions of others took away these experiences i loved.

And no one can disuade those in positions of power

from eliminating what is good.

i still hope in other things for as long as i can.