Right around now, the world changed. It was a bad time for humanity. It was confusing and horrific and gross. I'd like to tell you the world is a better place 8 years later, but I'm not sure it really is. Shitheads never really stop being shitheads.
On a positive note, this day always makes me smile as well. About thirty minutes from now, 8 years earlier, one of the phone calls I got was from my eternal friend Jacob Herbst. Jacob, some might recall, was meeting at ESG on Sept. 10th in the afternoon, leaving the next morning for NY, early. Jacob was looking for a VP of Sales at his then new gig, Files-X. Tony Prigmore reminded me of our mutual friend Mike Beaudet as a possible candidate.
I stopped Jacob in the parking lot as he left ESG to tell him to speak with Mike. Mike and Jacob met at Logan airport for breakfast, and got along tremendously. Jacob missed his plane - flight 11.
You get a little perspective on life during chaos and terror filled times. Hearing a 60 year old Israeli army officer sobbing into my phone was one of those forever moments.
I'd like to take the time to acknowledge the bigger truth, no pun intended, and suggest you appreciate your fortune for a while and forget your misfortune. Life is hard - but life is good.
I wish the world well today. Shalom, Jacob.
Cheers
Steve,
Thanks for sharing this with us.
Posted by: Gar | September 15, 2009 at 05:02 AM