Surprise of surprises, H's 19 y.o. grandson and his girlfriend appeared on our doorstep. They're in a traveling mode, hitchhiking (!!!) around the country. Hey, that's what I was doing at 19 (without a girlfriend), so I approve and had fun trading war stories.
He lost 60 lbs, is clean and sober, and is much more mature. He can join the rat race later if he has to. I think he was surprised to find me so supportive of living on the road.
He never heard of Kerouac or On the Road. Need to get him a copy.
