I went back to my old hometown to visit friends who still live there, checking into a motel so I was able to come and go as I pleased. I enjoyed seeing everyone and checking out the numerous changes around town. While I was there, I heard about a weekend reunion for the class that graduated two years before mine, and decided to crash it, since it was a small school and I’d known them all.

I chose to go the first night, when they were having an informal cocktail party at a relatively new country club. There were about 80 people mingling around, and I enjoyed meeting spouses and catching up — until two men showed up late. I recognized Kevin and Jay immediately. They had been inseparable all through school and roomed together in college.

I had fond memories of one party at their off-campus apartment. My... Read More