Greatness.
In the early 1990's I was privileged to be part of something great. I have often reflected on my association with a phenomenal group of young men during that time and always I come to the same conclusion - we are a part of something greater than the sum of it's parts. Often I have used stories from our trips together into the wilderness of Colorado or the canyon lands of Utah in talks or lessons or just for fun.
I was out of touch with everyone for a number of years but recently have made contact with most everyone. As I have met with you all in person or writing over the last few years I have come to an alarming conclusion; Few of you recognize the greatness you achieved or the rarity of your association with each other.
Perhaps you would realize it on your own as your children get older. We all experienced our time together through our own eyes. We may each have entirely different memories from the same event based on our individual lives, needs and emotions at that time. I had the privileged of looking at the events as a sort of outsider. Don't get me wrong - I was part of the group but I was also older and a sort of leader. I was disconnected from the group in significant ways such as not attending school with you or going through the tumultuous teenage years myself. I was both participant and observer.
Noah and I were together a few days ago when this subject came up (he was supposed to be out shopping for an apartment). I believe he is starting to understand the greatness. It was he who suggested that our memories would be different based on our personal life experiences. He showed me his personal blog then suggested I make one of my own. I never thought I would have a blog but Noah's suggestion has been rattling around in my brain until my hands were forced to comply.
What value is the achievement, what lessons can be learned or shared if we do not recognize what we have been a part 0f? So here it is - A Call to the Brotherhood. I will post a picture or maybe just a memory and ask each of you to respond with your version of the event. Your reflection should be short and concise - Just two or three short paragraphs or few will finish reading it. Our achievement may be greater than even I recognize as we each share our perspective.
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This is Noah. I'm not gonna post my personal info on the blog as it will be viewed by anyone surfing along. I'm good with writing short quips about our experiences and helping Darren choose which memories to review since we now live less than three miles from each other again. I think the highlights, photos, and memories are capable of making a great compilation once we see the final products. Let's do this.
It is very easy to sign up as a member on blogspot, an email and a password is all you need. From there, it's even easier to post on this blog and create one of your own (if you're so inclined). If I can do it, you computer geniuses can do it better. Click on the coastalbias link to see my blog.
Lucky for everyone, I kept a journal during all of our trips. I'll see if I can't dig them out from whatever rotting cardboard box they are currently in and post a few choice quotes.
Welcome Nate! Looking forward to your notes! You should really be able to add some detail.
A note to all. If you click on the pictures they will enlarge. I posted huge pictures so you can really see them well.
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