Sunday, November 11, 2007
Lessons of a Skeptic
Life is merely a series of moments, of thoughts, memories and actions. Most are mundane, but in each man's life there are a select handful of occassions which truly stand out - epiphanies, eureka moments. These brief, ephemeral events act as junctures in one's destiny and can truly change the course of one's future.
These realizations can be particularly momentous when a skeptic sees the light; when a doubter becomes a believer. This week has held two such rare turning points for me which I would like to share with you. Please...be seated.
The Gillette Fusion Razor: How many blades does a man need for a smooth and comfortable shave? For many long years the answer was one. But at some point in my adolescent years, Gillette, the famed producer of facial groomers, raised the bar and introduced The Mach 3. This tri-bladed sword has served my face well for many years and has become my trusted companion and partner in all beard related ventures....until this week. Yes, I committed an act of infidelity, of razor adultery. My actions have weighed heavily on my shoulders, and my mind has oftened wandered back to my tryst with the five-bladed Gillette Fusion razor...its light, gentle and delicate touch; the soft, supple shave. Will I remain faithful to Mach3 or run off with my new, but significantly pricier lover.
Facebook: Beyond looking up Steven Boone for old time's sake, I've always seen Facebook as a novelty, a quick fad and nothing more. The friends I value most are the one's I'm already in touch with...people with whom communication has faded aren't likely to re-emerge as bright stars in the night sky of relationships. Often have I rebuked Simon's fervor on the subject of his chosen networking tool...yet my resistence crumbled a bit today. Recently Vik was married in Ottawa, and Simon has regaled us with tales of Richard and the Lady In Red, and of Mister Kelland's celebrated dance floor antics. But until today that's what these were...tales, stories, words. Today they became so much more - they became vivid images, clear and memorable. They became laughter, smiles and a source of enlightened entertainment....all courtesy of the pictures Simon posted to facebook. Pictures that I may otherwise have never seen or enjoyed. Thank you Facebook, for you have brightened my day.
These realizations can be particularly momentous when a skeptic sees the light; when a doubter becomes a believer. This week has held two such rare turning points for me which I would like to share with you. Please...be seated.
The Gillette Fusion Razor: How many blades does a man need for a smooth and comfortable shave? For many long years the answer was one. But at some point in my adolescent years, Gillette, the famed producer of facial groomers, raised the bar and introduced The Mach 3. This tri-bladed sword has served my face well for many years and has become my trusted companion and partner in all beard related ventures....until this week. Yes, I committed an act of infidelity, of razor adultery. My actions have weighed heavily on my shoulders, and my mind has oftened wandered back to my tryst with the five-bladed Gillette Fusion razor...its light, gentle and delicate touch; the soft, supple shave. Will I remain faithful to Mach3 or run off with my new, but significantly pricier lover.
Facebook: Beyond looking up Steven Boone for old time's sake, I've always seen Facebook as a novelty, a quick fad and nothing more. The friends I value most are the one's I'm already in touch with...people with whom communication has faded aren't likely to re-emerge as bright stars in the night sky of relationships. Often have I rebuked Simon's fervor on the subject of his chosen networking tool...yet my resistence crumbled a bit today. Recently Vik was married in Ottawa, and Simon has regaled us with tales of Richard and the Lady In Red, and of Mister Kelland's celebrated dance floor antics. But until today that's what these were...tales, stories, words. Today they became so much more - they became vivid images, clear and memorable. They became laughter, smiles and a source of enlightened entertainment....all courtesy of the pictures Simon posted to facebook. Pictures that I may otherwise have never seen or enjoyed. Thank you Facebook, for you have brightened my day.
# posted by Greg @ 4:54 PM 
