Here's a whimsical "portrait" of a life story. Ed served in Viet Nam, and is really proud of his service. He attended school on the GI bill. He met his wife in college and she remains the love of his life. He's always been a musician. In grade school, he played drums before school, after school, until his folks made him cease and desist. He went on to play in lots of groups around Chicago and to write music - very heady jazz.
He's mellowing. LOVES breakfast. Does all his business meetings in Starbuck's. Grows flowers so he can give them to Anne every week. Directs his church choir. Very active with veteran's groups.
And he is totally astonished that he's middle aged. His hair he describes as "thinning", although a casual observer would dub it officially "thinned".
