A Top Ten Memoir: 1986 - "Searchin' for the real thing..."

I began the year with my first “real” job out of college.  My direct peers were Natalie and Gretchen.  Natalie and I already had a strong friendship from our days at UIC.  We also developed a great bond with Gretchen who seemed to be a true kindred spirit.   As a Job Placement Counselor for the Lake County Health Department, I had several clients that I…