Star Fades & Vanishes

Today is Ash Wednesday...a day of humility and repentance. Today signifies a day when we are reminded that we were created from dust and dust will will once again become.

This meaning came all too loudly recalling the situation of my faith and a call from a friend that a previous owner/manager passed away this morning. As I type this entry and reflect on all the great times I had at Valentine Video (trying to payback student loans) I recalled some awfully funny adventures. We had some zany customers, wacky staff members, and terribly late evenings closing up the shop. Those experiences nor the man who made my reality be forgotten.

Although his star has faded and vanished from visible sight, his legacy will continue on and on. Today, I realized and was reminded that we are never promised tomorrow and each day we are alive we are given the chance to learn something new and amazing...we are expected to make a positive difference in our neighbors lives.

Yes, I am still upbeat, Yes, I am still excited, and Yes, I am still moving forward...

We must CELEBRATE OUR LIFE! We must CELEBRATE THIS MOMENT! We must Celebrate everything - the challenges, the struggles, the laughter, the tears, celebrate the fact that you can still experience this vast array of amazing emotions.

Our buddy Charlie was there for us when we were not sure why. Everything in he did or touched influenced everyone he met. This is the glorious facet of life. Because of Charlie - I can say that I put my education to work, I saw real life business practices, I experienced the weight of a small business owner, and I was part of a Kansas City legacy.

In 10-years, when I again recall the fun at the store - I will smile because I am a product of the experiences I learned from someone I worked with, people I believed in, a local store that I participated - in my neighborhood!

Thanks Charlie - Now and forever, you will always be a blessing to me.

You Can Change the World

You can change the world,
-But, I can't do it by myself

You can touch the sky
-It's gonna take somebody's help

You're the chosen ones
-I'm gonna need some kind of sign

If we all try at the same time tonight...


We can change the world
There will be no more wars
And when God calls
He will answer all our prays!!!

SHOW THE WORLD!
Try with me!