I sit here at the Panera store on Hamilton Boulevard in Sioux City, Iowa on the eve of my 35th high school reunion weekend trying to follow-up on two fundraising meetings I conducted this morning but focused more on the sights and sounds around me—all of which cause me to pause I think—how lucky I am to be here.  The woman across from me is talking about career options and what do do with life and the table of youngsters to my left is texting and tweetering at the speed of life and the more mature gentleman (like me) is typing away on his laptop (also, like me).  Many different lives yet similar stories.

I’m looking forward to seeing former classmates this evening and I am grateful the Good Lord has allowed me to be in this place at this time—life is good so get out there and enjoy it!