Friday, September 30, 2005

Homework Assignment

I have a homework assignment for each of you: track down an old friend and reconnect.

Back in the old days, around 1992, I played drums in a band. We really didn't have a name, although for one concert we were know as "Midget". We opened for a group called Ivory Black. The lead guitarist, Pete Stuart, went on to form Grama Train, release a solo project, play for the band Tait and many other things. When it came time to print the posters, we still had no name. Our guitar players favorite band at the time was Giant, so as a joke Pete named us Midget.

Well, a cool guy named Travis Rus was our singer and had written most if not all of our songs. Two weeks ago I ran into Travis at Cedar Park Church. It was really good to see him. He is doing well and has two kids.

We met this morning for coffee at Victor's in Redmond. It was very good to reconnect. Made me wish we had kept in better contact.

You should take some time and look up an old friend. Surprise them with an email or phone call. See where it takes you.

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