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One of my favorite past times is to
ask "old" people about their lives. I am
always amazed at some of their stories.
The things recounted to me by these
heroes of the "good ole' days", are not
always the peaceful times of swimming
holes and fishing trips, but usually the
tragedies that came their way and how
they coped with these experiences.
Another thing I have noticed is that no
one is unchanged from these events. A
person allows themselves to be shaped by
their experiences. They can choose to
either become hard and calloused or soft
and kind. In "Pure Delight" I had the
privilege of painting one of those men
who didn't have it easy growing up, but
he allowed the "stuff of life" to make
him a gentler man, able to enjoy the
delight of his grandson and everyone
else around him. I hope he inspires you
to find the joy and delight around you.
~ Mark Keathley |
