Be prepared to laugh, cry, and, above all, think as you read Life Through These Eyes by Michael S. Lambiotte. A collection of short stories, which covers six decades of life: stories of love, pets raising humans, exceptional friendships, holiday memories, community unrest, really mean people, marriage at its best and worst, random kindness, and what it means to be a "Man's Man"-sports, motorcycles, barbecuing, and why men do "dumb" things...continually Mike was born and educated in West Virginia. After college, he and his wife, Sandra, moved to Virginia, to accept employment with the Virginia Beach City Public Schools. During his thirty-two-year career, he worked as a political science teacher, coach, and high school administrator. Upon retirement, they returned to their home of Clarksburg, West Virginia. Once settled, Mike quickly became involved with local community/volunteer groups. After living many years in a socially and economically progressive area, he learned to see the world a little differently. He began writing a column for a local newspaper, hoping to encourage community members to think and see new possibilities. The column was well received by many and not so much by others. Change is difficult, even when necessary.