The passage of time

1980 picture of Delta Sigma Phi, UCLA

Saturday, Dinah and I attended a gathering of college friends from my fraternity at UCLA, most of whom I’ve not seen in decades. Indeed, some since the 1980’s. It was incredible to catch up with those who I was so close to while we were all still forming … meaning many foolish things done while somehow getting an education .. or at least a diploma.

Families raised and kids raised. Some with one career and others with several. Moves back and forth across the country. Time wearing physically on all including a couple of friends who have passed away.

I could see the college students I knew although I think there is a narrowing of who we are as we age. As time passes, I believe we become the essence of who we have been. But that essence means that I could still see exactly the same souls I hung out with at UCLA, even as so much has happened and our lives have drifted in different directions.

Thank you everyone. I hope to see you all next year.