Posted 5:23 PM by john

Let me take you way back to 1993. I was a freshman engineering student at Northern Illinois University. My dorm held a Mr. Irresistible contest and I actually had the gravitas to enter. In my defense, it raised money for some charity that I have long since forgotten. But I digress, this post is not about my failed attempt at winning a pageant.







This picture was taken in the lounge of the engineering floor I lived on my first two years at NIU. From left to right it is Doug, Chris, yours truly and Duane. I have since lost touch with Duane and Chris. Last I heard Duane was backpacking through Europe. I ran into Chris not too long after graduation at Otto's. He seemed to be doing well. Doug went on to become an optometrist and is now known as Dr. Doug. Last night he married the love of his life, Judy. So to Mr Irresistible 1993 and his lovely bride, Judy...from Elizabeth, Zachary and myself we offer this blessing.


"May you see your children’s children. May you be poor in misfortunes and rich in blessings. May you know nothing but happiness from this day forward."