Many, many years ago, when I was in college, a bunch of us
would occasionally spend time in the cafeteria attempting to be philosophical.
This is where I must mention that I am old – old enough to
remember when Michael Jackson was a black man.
Our little group usually became extra thoughtful after
imbibing in legal alcohol, and possibly illegal pharmaceuticals.
Those conversations would vary from what the best car was,
to who was the greatest band. Names such
as Camaro and Led Zeppelin arose often, usually punctuated by a round of
thumbs-up.
One of these important round-table gatherings posed the
question: Who would you most like to have dinner with?
I clearly recall a couple of baffled looks, and I’m certain
I actually witnessed smoke arising from at least one participant’s searching
mind.
I can’t remember what the others said in response to this
query, but I definitely said Jesus.
Jesus was quite a historic figure upon which the Bible is based and has
been worshipped for millennia.
I have lots of questions and accolades I would love to
present to Him. It would appear as
though I must bide my time until I reach Heaven’s Gate to proceed with any
further contact outside of praying.
Since my graduation many fantastic occurrences have
materialized. Cell phones, artificial
medical organs, HDTV, and the bankruptcy of Sears Roebuck, are just a few
things that have improved life.
In fact, almost daily, I find myself amazed about where we
are in the current era of mankind. Road
networks, internet infrastructure, safe food, potable water, along with
improved medicines, keep me in awe.
One additional person, although well after my college years that would fit my dinner guest list, is President Ronald Reagan. I was pleasantly surprised by his political
prowess, business sense, and rapier-like wit, throughout his eight-years in
office.
Once again, as with Jesus, I would ask for stories and
comments and thoughts on today’s society, and the state of the world as a
whole.
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So it was with interest that while I watching television the
other day, that is saw a commercial from some insurance company featuring a
stupid talking box.
Almost immediately thereafter ran another inane commercial
from a different insurance company featuring some unfunny character named
“Flo.”
Although I’m not, nor have I even been, associated with
advertising or Madison Avenue, I can tell you that both those companies would
do well to save their advertising budget and buy adult beverages instead.
It didn’t take me long to find the “mute” button on my TV
remote.
And so it goes as I callus my thumb to hush both Flo and the
goofy talking box.
Once again I feel as though I must update my dinner
list. This time I’d like to incorporate
the CEOs of these corporations, although I have only two questions for each of
these executives.
“Do you really think your television commercials are
entertaining?”
“Where are you going to look for a new job?”
I’m just saying…
