I, the Kornerman, had a wonderful opportunity to see, visit and talk with/to members of the Boone High School class of 1961 Saturday. It was great, as always, to see familiar faces, many I hadn't seen for some time.
Prior to that, a few weeks back, I had the same opportunity to meet with members of the class of 1959. Seems like kind of a pattern developing there and it got me to thinking, WHY? Suddenly, it dawned on me. It has to be......I'm willing and CHEAP. Oh well, at 90, they can't expect too much from an old guy.
Verne Lyon had invited me to speak to the '61 event and had things well organized. He said I would speak at 1 p.m. for 20-25 minutes. I was thinking....."at my age, it sometimes takes that long to "catch my breath."
After speaking for a time, I asked Verne how much time I had remaining and he said, "four minutes." That gave me time for one additional story.
K-----K
Late word has it that everything is about set on two awaited community projects. With the city O.K. near finalization, that Boone Arch and the extension of Hancock Drive will soon be the scenes of some actual action.
By the way, you, perhaps, have noticed the huge clock at Eighth and Story hasn't budged for some time. Its been solidly set at 12 noon. I'm worried. That's been a defining part of our downtown area for many years and I would hate to think of its demise, while understanding that, perhaps, needed parts, after all these years, have become obsolete or other reasons have added to an unsolveable answer. Personally, I just like to see it there, as it has for ?? years.......whether it tells the time or not.
K------K
Words of inspiration or advice are a dime a dozen on the internet and I came across this one recently that I thought was worth repeating.
A guy had lunch with old friends and an 85-year old came along also. When the menu's arrived, my friends and I ordered salads, sandwiches and soups except for Jim, the 85-year old, who ordered a large piece of heated apple pie, along with two large scoops of ice cream.
My friends couldn't take their eyes off of Jim savoring each bite of his pie a-la-mode.
The next time we went out to eat, I lunched on a white meat tuna sandwich while Jim ordered a chocolate parfait.
Finally, I asked Jim, "how come you always order such rich desserts while I feel like I must be sensible in my food choices?"
His answer was, "I'm tasting all that is possible for me to taste. I try to eat the food I need and do the things I should in order to stay healthy, BUT life's too short and I hate missing out on something good. This year, I realized how old I was. I've never been this old before, so, while I'm still here, I've decided its time to try all those things that, for years, I've been ignoring. I haven't smelled all the flowers yet.There are too many trout streams I haven't fished. There's more fudge sundaes to wolf down and kites to be flown overhead. There are too many golf courses I haven't played and I haven't laughed at all the jokes. I've missed a lot of sporting events and potato chips and cokes. I want to wade again in water and feel ocean spray in my face. I want to sit in a country church once more and thank God for his grace. I want peanut butter every day spread on my morning toast. I want untimed long distance calls to the ones I love the most. I haven't cried at all the movies yet, or walked in the morning rain etc............" and that's just a sampling. There's a lot more goals he mentioned.
K-----K
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