: About Me

I am a senior citizen, retired after too many years working in mental health. My interests are varied. I write letters to the Editor of my local newspaper. I am involved in environmental issues, The Asthma Coalition and Hosteling. Like most loners I pretty much do what I want.
My greatest desire has always been to live the life of a hermit in a cave where you have to hike 20 miles off the road just to get there. An airdrop of supplies every 3 - 4 months and things would be perfect. I am the mother of grown adults who are out in the world seeking their fortunes. They are too busy living to bother with me very often and that is good for them.
Wilderness areas are precious to me. Geological anomalies fasinate me. Old cemetaries intrigue me. Animals have my affection. People? No thanks.
Where do I plan to be in 5 years? If I'm lucky I'll still be around. Maybe I'll still be in the same San Joaquin Valley I was born in and keep returning to live. Wait & See.

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My life long battle with alcohol My name is Morgan and I am here to ask you to accept me for what I am; not reject me for what I am not. I fear you cannot do that. My own mother could not accept who I am. Alcoholism is a topic that is very near and dear to me. It is also extremely difficult to talk about. Recently I fear I have embarrassed myself again and for that I owe this explanation and an apology. I was born into a family of alcoholics. My Bohemian grandfather brewed beer in the basement during prohibition. The family was not only large but poor. My mother and her siblings grew up dr...

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