10 years out, 10 years back
I went to my 20th high school reunion this past weekend in my hometown in PA. I had many feelings about going: not going to go because I haven't seen any of those people in 20 years, definitely going for the same reason. It turns out I need not worry - everyone felt the same butterflies walking in. One thing that struck me was how much some had aged and how little others had. It was not unexpected, just amazing in the execution. The journey we had all taken had clearly been more arduous for some. I found myself talking to many of the same people I did in high school as well as several that I never really knew. There were the cool kids, the athletic kids, the stoners, the nerds (my circle) and the smart kids - all mixed together, all drinking wine or beer in a very civilized way. I got a drink for a woman I hadn't seen since high school and it struck me: the last time I saw her I wasn't even old enough to buy her a drink. Ten years out, ten years back is a long trip. My wif...