High school became difficult for me. I’m from a respectable family. My dad was the city treasurer. I was looking forward to college and a bright future as a doctor.

Then one day dad disappeared. Not only that, the town was broke.

Turns out my life was taxpayer subsidized. Life changed. Nasty glances. Cold shoulders. Lawyers dwell on small details since daddy had to fly. My hopes for the future changed.

I can only hope my old man is living it up in some South American village somewhere. ‘Cause if I ever find him he’s a goner.