Geez... My views on life change and suddenly I am kicked out of the role model club. Let's get a few things straight. YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE LIKE ME! You never did. You want to be YOU! I am a fat, useless guy. I was once a band director. That too was fleeting. I am now the tech guy, thank the almighty Father that I have guys that work for me that are billions times smarter.
I didn't realize that I always blame. That is a comment that has been hounding me all day. Unfortunately I can't even remember what I had for lunch yesterday, so trying to remember if I always blame is a hard one. I do know that I used to try and make everyone happy. No matter what, I tried to make it OK! That only led to BLAHHH!! I am now concerned with the future of this planet and this country. I have two children who have to grow up in it. I decided not too long ago, with one of my best friends and co-worker, that I would be the squeaky wheel. At least we would voice our opinions if for no other reason than to incite thought and debate. I see that I have achieved that. Trust me, THAT is a good thing!
I am sorry I am not the same person that you once admired. I too lost a lot of heroes as I got older. In fact, I lost most. You will find that that magical golden glow that we may have had in your youthful exuberance begins to fade quickly as you learn we were as human as the next person. I do still have some of those same qualities that you liked. I can still eat two double Andy burgers. I can still out scat anyone...well, anyone around here. I can also make it ok, even if I don't agree with you, and you don't agree with me. I CAN make it ok. SOOO...never hesitate to call me (trust me, it's better than the tagboard) and let's chat. What's the worst I could do? Well, I can come to your house and make you "spike" march up and down your front yard for and hour (I still have that license...the state let me keep it). Oh yeah, the call and chat is open to any of you, you know my number!
manteca
