I enjoy walking the city street at night. It's usually crowded on the main drags with folks dining, shopping, or just hanging out. I favor places less crowded. I particularly enjoy the boardwalks downtown. It's lively, peaceful, and a place I feel totally comfortable.
Being nocturnal, I view the city skyline with admiration and a sense of awe. Solitude in a place where I can just be myself. In a world with so many distractions, I do find oases of quiet spaces.
I listened to a song today by B. J. Thomas titled "Long Ago, Tomorrow". I first heard it in 1971 when I was in the service. Listening to it again brought me back to those confusing times.
I was 23 years old searching for meaning in my life. The song (and a few others) echoed how I actually felt inside.. Lost. Confused. Longing. That year was one of the most challenging years of my life.
Now I am a happy and content Christian trans person. Listening to "Long Ago Tomorrow" is humbling in that I recognized that I needed something. Sometimes it good to go back to remember where I came from. Now I'm I a much better place
