The Ironies of Life & Living - L

L had always wanted to be called Dr L, to be on par with his wife who was a medical practitioner. After more than 14 years of slogging for the title of Doctor of Philosophy, he finally achieved it when he was in his mid 50's. However, it did not give him the pleasure he thought it would. He was only an expert in the area of his specialization. He did not have a steady job. He could not adapt to the confines of the work system. His family was estranged from him. He did not have a place he could call home. Ultimately, he was none the wiser although he could now sign off as Dr L.