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I did NCO School with West Point Cadets as Tactical Officers chewing you out, standing on my head.

I was a civilized man. I was USAF. When I went to the NCO Academy, we played volleyball. 😀

Piece of cake. Earn your way to Heaven under the RCC? Whipped cream with cinnamon all the way . . .

It seems I learned early, that I couldn't work my way to Heaven. Many seemed to be self satisfied, that somehow, it would work out for their souls. I was NEVER like that, so I kind of got away from that works based religion, especially after I was told not to read the Bible for myself. I went and read it anyway. See how rebellious I was? 😀

I realize neither of you are Southerners, but perhaps you might be interested in reading Pat Conroy's final book, A Lowcountry Heart, available October 25th.

Final words and heartfelt remembrances from bestselling author Pat Conroy take center stage in this winning nonfiction collection, supplemented by touching pieces from Conroy’s many friends.

This new volume of Pat Conroy’s nonfiction brings together some of the most charming interviews, magazine articles, speeches, and letters from his long literary career, many of them addressed directly to his readers with his habitual greeting, “Hey, out there.” Ranging across diverse subjects, such as favorite recent reads, the challenge of staying motivated to exercise, and processing the loss of dear friends, Conroy’s eminently memorable pieces offer a unique window into the life of a true titan of Southern writing.

With a beautiful introduction from his widow, novelist Cassandra King, A Lowcountry Heart also honors Conroy’s legacy and the innumerable lives he touched. Finally, the collection turns to remembrances of “The Great Conroy,” as he is lovingly titled by friends, and concludes with a eulogy. The inarguable power of Conroy’s work resonates throughout A Lowcountry Heart, and his influence promises to endure.

This moving tribute is sure to be a cherished keepsake for any true Conroy fan and remain a lasting monument to one of the best-loved masters of contemporary American letters.

But this is probably the wrong forum for this...IDK.