I was walking around Clemson Stadium and noticed that the gates were all, named . . probably, after big donors. I understand this from a university perspective . . it’s expensive to run big universities. And, I can understand the memorialization of icons in the community . . the Neal Blaisdell Center, for example. Does anyone remember Neal, by the way?
But, it is a mystery why someone would donate money to have their name enshrined on a gate or a building. Who would care, or give thanks to, or even remember something that someone did 50 or 100 years ago. To those of us who walk around, it is just the Williams Gate or the Creel Gate . . just blocks of stone and steel. No immortality there. If you want immortality, you need to have your name put in concrete on the walkways 😊 . . . then, perhaps, you might last 300 years, in concrete, at least.
This is not to diminish what people have done which is always amazing. But, to do good today you have to move past yesterday.
Two or three times a week I break this rule. When I am reviewing my goals, I meet with my mother, father and sister (all have passed) and remember them the way they were and talk for a few moments before moving on. It motivates me to do good and keep moving forward today so I can contribute today, while the iron is still hot. . . . well, tepid as least.
Have you ever considered publishing an e-book or
guest authoring on other websites? I have a blog based
on the same topics you discuss and would really like to have you share some stories/information. I know my subscribers would appreciate your
work. If you’re even remotely interested, feel free to
shoot me an e mail.
Lourdes – Certainly, I would love to participate. Thanks! I am glad you like the stories! — Bill —