Someone noticed the change in my avatar from the mule pics to a photo of me in the '70s.  I have been reluctant to post a real pic because of some of the very personal stories I've shared both as articles and in comments.  However, I finally joined FaceBook to connect with a few nieces and nephews and was found by a long lost ex-sister-in-law whom I dearly love.  After they posted pics from the past I realized the Mule was out of the barn and my anonymity was lost.

So now you know how I looked in my youth.  I'll be damned if I will post a recent picture.  You can imagine the lines and creases for yourself.  Or think of me as I was.  Or you can remember me as the Mule because that's really who I am, stubborn, blunt and honest.

Be kind in your comments.