What a lovely piece of writing, so sensitive and rousing really. I must admit that I did come to tears, not because I felt sorry for you, not at all, but because your voice carries such impact. Suddenly, I wanted to go to your apartment and converse with you for an entire day. I just know you must have many stories to tell. Your thanking FDR and LBJ touched me deeply. I was born during FDR's administration and I remember my father telling me how thankful he was that his own father was able to collect social security even though he had contributed for only four years before he retired.