dear lloyd, see you around sometime...maybe.

my sister will be attending a 10-year high school reunion this weekend. charlotte would be attending a 20-year reunion this summer if she cared. likewise for me next summer. to answer your question: yes, i am that old. i have grey hair and a balding spot to prove it.

we have decided not to attend the coming festivities. we both went to the ten-year activities, and they were fun...not really great; but, more-or-less better than sitting at home...more "less" that "more."

my non-participation reasoning can be boiled down to two factors. they are the two topics discussed at reunions:

1. i don't want to talk about your kids, or meet your spouse. i don't care. i don't want to discuss my family with you, either; because i can only assume that you have no real interest in my life. otherwise, we would have communicated since the last reunion 10 years ago. i might laugh out loud if you suggest we exchange e-mail addresses, so please don't. if you genuinely are curious about my wife or kids, i'm going to become highly suspicious. i remember what you were like in high school, and i don't trust you.

2. "do you remember that one time." yes i do...vaguely. and to quote uncle hub mccann, "there's nothing sadder than two old has-beens talking about the good old days." you need to lock it up.

i don't want to dissuade you from going to your reunions, though. i bet you have a great time.