OLD FRIENDS
I always liked Simon and Garfunkel. "Sounds of Silence" is, of course, a classic. But several others are or should be right up there. "I Am a Rock," for one. And a lesser popular one, "Old Friends," whose lyrics "sit on a park bench like bookends," as well as the haunting "how terribly strange to be 70."
On FaceBook, last weekend I started reflecting on 1966 and what I did on a typical week-end. It was surprising how many comments of encouragement I got. In addition to others' reminiscences, too. I even picked up two new FB friends who had read and wanted more.
And I could go on all day. But there's a little danger in that. Because looking back provides security. We survived those times and have a fondness for some of the events, places, and people. But are old friends the best? Sometimes.
But if I solely restricted my oiyka (Greek for the 8-15 closest people in my life outside of family) to the people I was close to in grade and high school, I would have missed out on my best ever friend--my wife.
In addition to a whole lot of other close friends that I've shared other seasons of my life with.
It is a comfort to reflect. Especially in these unnerving, uncertain times. So I'll look back and smile in remembering,and try to block out all those times that didn't add much to my life then or now, and look forward with hope and trust in God.
I always liked Simon and Garfunkel. "Sounds of Silence" is, of course, a classic. But several others are or should be right up there. "I Am a Rock," for one. And a lesser popular one, "Old Friends," whose lyrics "sit on a park bench like bookends," as well as the haunting "how terribly strange to be 70."
On FaceBook, last weekend I started reflecting on 1966 and what I did on a typical week-end. It was surprising how many comments of encouragement I got. In addition to others' reminiscences, too. I even picked up two new FB friends who had read and wanted more.
And I could go on all day. But there's a little danger in that. Because looking back provides security. We survived those times and have a fondness for some of the events, places, and people. But are old friends the best? Sometimes.
But if I solely restricted my oiyka (Greek for the 8-15 closest people in my life outside of family) to the people I was close to in grade and high school, I would have missed out on my best ever friend--my wife.
In addition to a whole lot of other close friends that I've shared other seasons of my life with.
It is a comfort to reflect. Especially in these unnerving, uncertain times. So I'll look back and smile in remembering,and try to block out all those times that didn't add much to my life then or now, and look forward with hope and trust in God.
posted by TQ @ 5:35 AM
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