In 1967, our worlds expanded as farm boys from across Oklahoma went to college.  Charlie Freeman was a classmate who has become a lifelong friend.  We cannot be more different in our approaches to life.  Charlie was a God fearing young man.  He was determined to succeed and not disappoint his family or veer away from religious teachings.  Me, not so much.  

Charles became a veterinarian and I became a farm news broadcaster.  He focused narrowly and rose to the top of his profession.  Me, not so much.

Note the cost of Charlie attending college our freshman year.