Disclaimers, Caveats, and The Fine Print

I don't do fiction. In general, what you will read here are true stories that involve many real people, and me (I make no claims as to my own reality; I leave that for others to judge). The events and characters may have been exaggerated for effect (especially if I was writing to a friend who knew the folks involved), but what you will read here did, in fact happen, and does involve all of the individuals named or hinted at. Because of this, while I do hold a grudge (as those who know me well will attest), I plan to exercise a certain level of discretion regarding the use of real names and places. My suspicion is, however, that if any of the people involved actually do read this, they will recognize themselves immediately. My hope is, in changing names, dates and localities, that they won't have grounds to sue.