My old friend Skoge has been sending me long emails over the last few years, basically getting on my case as a bitter old hateful drunk who hates Democrats and life in general. My motto is that I don't hate anyone, or life, and I live by that motto. I may feel sorry for myself on occasion, but who doesn't!

She recently sent me an email saying I was hateful about everything, and here was my reply:

Skoge

I reread your long email and I get that you really think I am full of hate. You are so wrong my friend. I am an old drunk, I accept that, but I know who I am in my heart. I love people and help those down and out every opportunity I get. And I can honestly tell you that I am not hateful, and I'm really sorry you think I am.

I love to write and I'm passionate about what I believe in, I love to yell at Joe on my TV, but it doesn't mean I hate him. I regret many, many things in my life and I talk about them on my blog as therapy. If some things come off as angry or resentful, well so be it, but I do not hate anyone!

It's been many years since I sat on your couch in the City and got stoned with you. I feel very bad that our friendship has drifted apart over ideology and politics. I will probably never see you again my old friend, but know that I love you.

Lopes