Essai #11 - A Quiet Loss

to my fellow Gary -- A few days ago, I caught myself thinking about someone who, indirectly, helped me feel confident about thoughts I used to have, about society, politics, and work. -- It all started back in 2012. At the time, I was working in a vineyard for barely a penny, enduring the sun and all kinds of weather, reeking of chemical sprays meant to protect the vines from disease. Then one…