Been a hell of a year past. Hoping this new one opens up a little and brings better things. I'm amazed when I realize that I may see history made in the coming presidential election. Its possible that we may elect our first woman president or we may elect our first Black president. I'm not really impressed by any of the front runners on either side. Seems like we have got to the point that our political leaders are not all that special.

I note that this is entry one hundred. My story is at the point where My family leaves Alabama behind once again. I've been "dogged " by indecision as to whether or not to continue on any farther.

My last year in Alabama was one of the best times in my life. As much as I had loved California there was something about my home state that seemed so "at ease". I have never been able to find that feeling again. I don't know if I can convey the feeling and sights of that time or not.