Last Night, after awaiting years, I purchased an MP3 Player 4gb RCA $53dollars and change.
I am no longer a "kid" who falls prey to what the media or companies Hype (Sorry Apple and Mr. Steve Jobs).
Anyway I love music always have, 45's, LP's, 8- Tracks.
(Lear Jet Made the first ones)cassettes,CD's and Now digital.
As I announced to my EMS partner Dujour Today I have joined the Digital revolution.
This amused my partner. I replied I might be over ten years late however I am here now. (Mom was right I am "Leo The Late Bloomer).
As I was listening to my new form of personal music, Elton John "Empty Garden" began to play. The song has a double meaning to me, one The Assasination of John Lennon (one of the Beatles, Yoko Ono ruined the Beatles)
The second the suicide of one of my best friends Allan Bryant.
Allan ,Sheryl and myself affectionately called ourselves "The Unholy Trinity" because when all three of us showed up on scene someone died.
We always seemed to have to bear witness to some horrible calls.
I miss my friend every day I carry him in my heart.
I miss our "Bumper Talks".
Our bond spared many co-workers from our wrath due to one of us diffusing the other.by reading each other and taking time to slow down and help one another.
It always seemed that we knew when the other needed a friend.
When I recieved the news of his death a void was created.
I can honestly say that I have not been the same since.
The Take home message.... Enjoy everyday no matter how bad it is, sing even if you can't, write even if you can't, draw even if it is stick figures Just Freak'in TRY.... just LIVE.
Cuz life is way too short, take a chance live without regrets, make a bucket list or don't life is choice, Death is a done deal it's in the fine print, there is a "No Escape Clause" when you are born, Sorry it's not if it's when.
I watch my three year old busy herself with no pre-conceieved thoughts of failing she lives for herself and does not limit herself.
Why should we?
What the Hell happened to Us?
Life is a Gift we all take for granted.
I miss you my Friend, I always will but right now I have to go outside put my foot up on the bumper of Unit #10 and sip a fresh cup of coffee and embrace the day.
WoW, Timothy What a wonderful job you did remembering and honoring our friend. I miss him and yes we did have some awefull calls together. I know that you miss him, we all do. Keep up the good work with your writing. Love your wife:)
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