Independence Day: July 21, 1996
On July 21, 1996: Bill Clinton was still in his first term as President of the United States The number 1 movie in the United States was "Independence Day" with Will Smith (et al) The number 1 record in the country was 2Pac's "How Do U Want It" (A side, featuring Jodeci) / "California Love" (B side, featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman) Robin Williams turned 45 We were 1,878 days away from September 11, 2001 My Father was still alive I was a 34-year old college dropout and an underachieving Air Force Master Sergeant whose second marriage was circling the drain And... I launched on a journey to an unknown destination, that I never wanted to take, but that has changed my life in ways I never knew needed changing. Since July 21, 1996, I have: Retired from the Air Force Graduated college Transitioned into a satisfying, good-paying career Become a published writer, including a stint as an 84-year old Southern woman named Matilda Mae ...