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474 Ridge St. NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-638-7373 x 102
cell: 702-635-7659
email: CharlieArehart@hotmail.com
spouse: David Black (weʼve been together since Dec., 1997)

I hope you are doing great and enjoying your new home. David and I love living in the DC area,
but this assignment should be finished by the end of the year. Have no idea where/what next.
Perhaps reitrement, another assignment, who knows at this point other than God? It is good to
hear from you, have to run to catch the little metro train home to make a 7:00pm dinner
engagement in Alexandria.

Love and lots of hugs,

Charlie

I'm enjoying an active life after health issues,

including a heart attack, demanded that I take an
early retirement. I'm involved with MCC Los
Angeles and the Gay Men's Chorus of Los
Angeles. And I'm enjoying traveling a great deal.
My health continues to be a concern, but my
lymphoma and KS have been in remission for over
24 years now, praise God!

Peace,
Steve