Bill

Everyone should have a friend like my friend Bill. He's opposite to me on so many levels and as such challenges me on my beliefs. I hope that I have some small influence on his, but I doubt it. He's a liberal to my conservative, philosopher to my logic, single life to married life. We use to be roommates in our single days during which time we would ponder the origins of the universe, religon, girls, employment, inventions, music, movies, etc etc. Bill's spontaneous nature led to several exciting expeditions some of which I never would have traveled had it not been for him. From swimming at a state park beach to finding obscure movies at second rate theaters. We saw the Directors cut of Blade Runner that had a limited showing thanks to Bill. We visited Cranbrook Institute, saw a laser light show with U2 music and found ourselves on numerous trips to places in Michigan I probably never would have heard of or seen. Bill was the wild card to our group. The catalyst to change or challenge to the status quo. Employment was never his strong suit until later in life. I always had a stead job. Still, we remained friends.
Bills love of exploring his world helped me find new places because he never wanted to go alone so I got dragged along. I'm the better for it also. So today I say Thanks Bill. Everyone should have a friend Bill.