There are folk in this world – good meaning folk – who tend to look down on others.  They don’t mean to look at others as weaker creatures, but they really do.  These folk want to drive the agenda – lead the pack – control the flow of things.  It is the way that God has wired them.  Without this group of people, we would have lost World War II.  We wouldn’t have landed a man on the moon (at least not before the Soviets).  We might not have a vaccine for polio.  We need great leaders - the cholerics – the drivers.  They take us places – and they give us vision.

The artists, on the other hand, tend to take it on the chin.  I mean – who really wants to hang out with someone who sits around and contemplates the reason behind the bellybutton?

God has chosen to wire me in an interesting way.  In almost every instance of personality testing or examination, I end up being pretty high on the left and right side of the chart.  I have a lot of driver in me – you know, the choleric, leading controlling person.  I am characterized in this way in many circumstances and situations.

But, I also have this weird introspective side – I am moody and emotional (like a chick, really).  I long for simpler days – and simpler emotions – and the poetry of it all. 

Then I snap out of it - and I am the accountant again.

So – the last 24 hours and the next few days seem to be days of melancholy – quiet, subdued introspection.  Thinking about friendships and family – and life ahead.  Good thinking times – both pleasant and unpleasant.

It is all part of the way that God has wired me.  Thank You, Father.

And thank You, Father, that you have brought us all to another season of college football.  What a wonderful sport and time for fellowship with pals – and cheering for your team.  Since it is Monday now, I officially declare only five days and about 12 hours and 39 minutes to the opening of the Georgia Bulldogs 2006 campaign. 

I am certain that the Mighty Ducks of Oregon U. are playing some games this fall too.  But I don’t know when.