I met Mike at the library as a high school student. But back then, I was more cautious than anything, especially in the library.  I was always in my ‘New York Mode’. So, if he or anyone (didn’t matter the age) spoke to me, I really didn’t speak back.

Forward years later, we are in  the same writing class at the library. Come to find out, he is an incredible writer. I-N-C-R-E-D-I-B-L-E.

He is also full of creativity and ideas. He encourages everyone who attend the class to write, write, write and while he is not the one who teaches the class, everyone respects him as one of the teachers.

He is genuine and I am glad for the opportunity to learn from him as an adult.