Looking back

Recently, my friend Bill sent me that Holiday email that said:

“We’ve arrived to the age when memory likes to recall old friendships that have not been tested by the routine of life and everyday living, and at this time of year — this arbitrary time marker — where a long look backward is practically necessary...”

I loved the philosophy encapsulated in his message and it reminded me of that nice, brand new rear-view mirror that I asked Santa for, earlier in the season.

When I received it and after unpacking the present on Christmas morning, I was delighted because not only was precisely the particular model I wanted, but was the one with a beautiful sunset in it.

Of course, as I my very well grounded wife always reminds me: “Romantic sunsets or not, you shouldn’t be so fixated about the past; instead, remain careful and every now and then, look up in front of you, you might run into something!