I only read the comments, and not the posts
One of a kind
Mike Burns, my friend and compadre from across the pond and beyond, is like a mountain man who likes to hang out in a mall. A diverse fellow for sure, who can try to explain to you what a particular verse means is Scripture, and then offer you a torrential outpouring of verbal abuse like you haven’t had in your life time, all with a smile on his face. This is why I like Mike – I dig the diversity, and the bit of the sacrilege he brings to the table. I’m sure Jesus would have had hung out with him if He were here, so I will too.
Mike wrote the last comment of my post yesterday (up to this point) called, “Not that person anymore” where he said, “I mostly only read the comments (speaking of my blog), and not the post.” Knowing Mike, this was meant to be a quick jab at me. Mike claims (and certainly in some ways is right) to be “a friend who will help me with my ego.” However, this particular jab was very much a compliment, whether it was intended or not.
I’m no genius like Garret or Jeffrey or the other engineers, doctors, and scientists God has blessed me to be around in this wonderful area of new England. Nor do I claim to have a corner on God speaking to the masses in America or anywhere else. But what I do bring to the table, Mike pointed out covertly. I bring out an idea, let people process the idea and share their opinions, then connect with one another like they might not have done otherwise.
The geniuses are the ones commenting on these blog posts and sharing their opinions, and helping me to form my own through their relationship, both with this blog and face to face. The real authors are the ones who follow up my posts with their insights, more times than not much better than my own. The real innovaters are my friends who directly share their opinions, many time unwaveringly, and respond passionately to my quick thoughts or ideas. the Daves, Ians, Katies, Brians, Dionnes, Darrens, and others of you who make this blog worth reading beyond my own thoughts.
The real geniuses are you. So… thanks.
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*clapping*
he finally gets it.
great pic of burns
Thanks for the shout out Marty……oh, wait a second……I didn’t see my name listed. Can I still be a genius if I’m from Fremont and you didn’t post my name? =)
y’know, if you use the label “genius” in a certain way, it really brings a whole new meaning to how you view people. Like, “hey Genius! You just locked us out of the rental car on this deserted beach in a remote town!” or, “Um, you studied the wrong chapters for the final, genius!”
Good stuff Marty.
i’m going to own the Dionne version.
Ironic that Burns looks like an Alman brother.
Yeah, wow. I’m fearful I’ve got atleast as much of the Dionne version of genuis as a I do the Marty version.
The picture of Burns is funny. At first I thought he was wearing a robe. And my first thought was Jesus-wan Kenobi. (Yes, I know. I’m a nerdy broken thing who’s going to hell.)
Upon a double take, I saw the tie and then realized it’s some sort of double breasted suit thing.
i’d hit that.