Memory Is A Funny Thing...

I know, I know…it’s late, I have to be up by 5am to go work at Randy’s cabin for about 10 hours or so in Bentonia/Satartia and here I am blogging. Well, I’ll have you know that I think I may have solved all the world’s problems…who am I kidding? Instead of sleep, I felt like a nice PB & J sandwich, along with a late night cable TV movie, some reflection, and a new blog post would be way more fruitful to pursue.

Trivia: What do Sylvester Stallone and Sasquatch have in common? (Keep reading for the answer)

Yes, Bama lost a nailbiter to LSU last weekend…let’s not talk about it just yet. However, you can enjoy one of my favorite takes on what it’s like to experience Game Day in college football below.


Bama takes on their closest geographic rival, MSU, this Saturday, Nov. 10th. And once again, I’ll be at the game. By the way, for those interested I’ll be posting soon on my personal history with Bama and why their football program is one of the few cultural things I get excited about…and if none of you care…sorry, it’ll be good for me.

Some quick updates: Class work is still piling up and I haven’t heard anything final about a new job…hopefully this will change soon, pray for me.

So let’s get back to the title of this blog. I’ve been hanging out with my good friend Lindsey lately, someone I’ve been making memories with since my high school days at Madison Central. It made me think about perception.

Linds and I haven’t talked much in a couple of years. And in some ways we’re relearning each other, but in many ways I feel like perceptions have just picked up from where they left off in ‘04/’05. To many of my old friends, everything they see in me is colored by the past they know and they have a hard time seeing me for who I am today and how I’ve grown. I don’t even know if that could ever change or get better.

I suppose that’s part of what has always made moving and making new friends such a positive thing for me…it’s almost like starting over.

For me, I’ve always longed for history…the ability to look back and see God-given and glorifying growth in my life and in the lives of those I love.

How beautiful to see God’s creation redeemed and reconciled!

Here in Mississippi I have that. I’ve been here since June of ’95, the longest I’ve ever lived anywhere. And for the first time I’ve been the one to watch everybody come and go. I haven’t moved on or started over, but I’m changing…and by God’s grace for the better.

I still have big hopes and dreams to impact this world. Don’t think for a minute that my stationary position is an indication that I’ve given up, that I’ve slowed down…just wait and see…

John Lithgow is the answer for those of you taking part in these trivial pursuits. He starred in both Harry and the Hendersons (’87) and Cliffhanger (’93).

Updates coming soon! In the meantime, check out some of the stuff on the right side of this blog. And if you haven't clicked on the links in the blog...DO IT! They're there for you.

And if you need a word on the way this week…”Do whatever He tells you!”…that’s Mary directing the servants to listen to Jesus at the wedding at Cana. Great words to live by!