Reunions and Such

I'm back from a vacation that took me to my 30th reunion. It was good to see old friends and remember old times. Such events also remind us either how much life has changed or how little it has changed. There were those there who had changed little (and I don't mean in appearance). There were others (hopefully that includes me) who are very much different from three decades back.

In an alumni worship service (which I participated in) one alumn spoke of the need to continue and rekindle friendships. Such an effort isn't easy. Besides, many of us live far from our old home and from old friends. E-mail and cell phones make it easier, but you know the old adage about long distance relationships. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the opportunity to rekindle friendships and realize that I might now have more in common with some who weren't my closest friends back then. Life is interesting and reunions are helpful reminders of this.

Sadly, the next time I gather for a reunion, good old KU will be no more. My 80 year old former high school is destined to face the wrecking ball. I'm sure the new school will be more up-to-date but I expect it'll lack the character of our old classic brick facade!