Sages Tell Stories

Last week I had the opportunity to go hear Brandi Carlilewith an old friend.  Even though I did not know Carlile, I was eager to get out of the house because of cabin fever.  It has been so cold that I have not gotten out much except to go to work.

It was a great evening.  What I did not know, was that Carlile sings a song that I love and appreciate:  The Story and the words reflect so much of sage-ing :

All of these lines across my face

Tell you the story of who I am

Cover of The Story

So many stories of where I've been

And how I got to where I am ...

I first heard this song as I was watching an ESPN special about Joe Paterno.  It is so touching and makes me always think about the value in growing older and how much we should appreciate people with life experience. 

Watch this and tell me what you think.  Makes me tear up every time I watch it because it makes me think of Coach Ron Schipper of Central College--a sage and legend.

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