The memory wheels turn…

Reading about so many wonderful comments about BJT reminded me of our friendship and how he was the perfect example of the pious monk to me embracing all of his vows as his chosen way of life. I’m sure he has earned his seat of distinction now.

I was always amazed at his ability to climb the 30 foot step ladder to the top of the gym ceiling to change light bulbs without fear of falling. I would quake and sweat after a mere 10 feet. I remember him telling me to put the height out of my mind by saying a prayer on the way up. I don’t know if that served as a distraction from the height or as a devine safety measure. He would also say “the only thing you need to fear while on a ladder is your yourself” If you’re afraid it will make you shake the ladder unintentionally and perhaps cause yourself to fall. I use his philosophy even to this day while climbing tall ladders around the house.

Remember in chemistry class 1974 when the hydrogran experiments blew up sending glass all about. I think it was Fred Ramsey that got glass in his eye or face. Oh what hubbub over that!

Remember when someone jurry rigged the head table where Father Krah sat in the refectory to collapse with all the food onto the floor. Oh was he mad. I think he lost more hair that day.

How about going around selling candy bars to make money for the school. I felt so cool about going up to especially old people’s houses saying that I was studying to be a priest. I would work up my best angelic expression to get them to buy. I’m sure the Lord did not look kindly upon my deception and it has been added to my “list”.

Some of the most peaceful times in my life so far were indeed at the school. The special Christmas service with the beautiful decorations and pageantry. The great music that many of us contributed over the years with our guitars, voices and the organ.

I can remember sitting next to the wall in front of the school (facing the socker fields) on a warm Spring day with the sun shining on my face, the birds singing, a gentle breeze blowing and the Gorgeous Berkshires in full view. God was with me that day.

This has been fun, thanks guys.