I had just turned 20 (1976) when I began living like agypsy.

It wasn’t by design, either.

It was out of necessity.

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My first stop was Manomet, where I lived with my friend Mark and his friend Brad.

And if I’m being honest, I never felt entirely comfortable there.

I was riding a motorcycle then, a Yamaha TX650, and didn’t have a car.

I kept the motorcycle in their garage.

I was trying to be respectful.

I never meant for this to happen.

I immediately responded,“I’ll have the meatloaf.”

That’s when it got really weird.

Eating Chinese takeout is a festive event.

People pass the cartons to one another, comment on each, and eat with great joy and enthusiasm.

At that moment, I knew it was time to pull up stakes and move on.

(Where all dem gypsy women at?)

I’d have to be a Pinball Wizard to find another place to live on short notice…