I remember once when I used to take the bus I was coming home from work on a particularly full bus - people were crammed so close together but everyone was ignoring everyone else. I remember looking at my patch of window, staring out at the traffic (also crammed together) and feeling strangely ... alone. I wanted to reach out and write in the condensation on the window I WAS HERE.
When I was a kid, to be a smartass, I liked to write "Kilroy was here" on various surfaces. But years later I realize the commonalities. I do want to leave my mark on the world... and some might suggest that I have, or that I will, but really in 1000 years (or more) what will I mean to anyone?
Kilroy (and Allie) was here.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
I Was Here
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Well you do what you can. Raise your family, help out in your community, donate blood, give to charity. You never know when one small action of yours can have a huge impact on someone's life.
Absolutely true. And maybe even all that ever matters. There is a Jewish proverb - "Save one life, save the world."
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