This is an update to a blog from 2008. Reminded of it today and moved by some of the people no longer here.
by Kenneth McDade on Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 12:47pm
The main point of this is to list 16 things most people dont know about you and then list 16 of your friends and something about them. Thought I would jot a few. Takes a little bit of self indulgence and introspect but kinda neat. Took the liberty of joining two that were so close together, I thought they should be one.
1) I used to try to fly with a Superman cape.
2) I get emotionally moved by old movies.
3) I am allergic to Chocolate.
4) My college years were awful and I hated them.
5) I used to repel from mountains in Tennessee.
6) I worked four summers at a Girl Scout camp, and became an honorary girl scout and earned merit badges.
7) I love doing what others say is impossible.
8) I have many friends who dislike theatre and don’t understand it. They help keep me grounded.
9) My first paying job was making explosives at a firecracker company.
10) I have never found my niche, but still enjoy the journey looking for it.
11) I was going to be an electrical engineer until I got to college and discovered how much math was involved.
12) I conquered Math as an adult, yet still have anxiety about it.
13) I got beat up or pushed down almost every day of junior high…I survived Monster ball, beatings and two knife fights where I didn’t have the knife.
14) I still have nightmares about junior high.
15) God loves me so much, that He personally sent for me, His Son, to die.
16) I love life and the adventure of everyday…I don’t know how to be bored.
Clayton Southerland – A great actor with only himself as his limits.
Brandi Southerland – A joy. My superheroinne friend with amazing superpowers.
Lavonne Bruckner – An inspiration, never heard the word impossible. I think of the letters WWLD when I am asked to do an impossible task. Great Spiritual and Career leader, my hero. Still amazed in 2012 by her not slowing down.
Kevin Ross – brother in spirit, art and life. No limits. Makes me stretch my imagination further than the extreme. No longer physically here, but emotionally and mentally, he haunts my life.
Juniper Wallace - There is so much talent that she shows like an iceberg, you wonder if you have just seen the tip of it. There is an undercurrent of untapped talent waiting to emerge…we’re waiting. A spark is going off.....wait for it...
Wyeth Sibler- like a moth to a flame, so much energy and passion for theatre, give it time. The light is always there. Learn to fly more circles around it.
Lori McDade – My sister, God’s favorite. We have shared the best jokes and stories. Bless her, she gets way to much of my humor. I am honored to be her friend and brother. Love her more every day.
Taylor Noelle – A true joy in my life. I so love the way she sees things as an adult and still keeps that kid inside. Now she is becoming a beautiful young lady and still sees the world in a wonderful light.
Lucy Chappell – My other sister and God’s other favorite. I always wanted to be like her. Still do. Never a dull conversation. Love her more every day.
Mitch Chappell – A champion, I am proud of his ambition and strength. His love of God and his commitment to work and getting things done. His growth into adulthood has been an adventure for me. So proud, so, so very proud.
Brent Chappell – Never have I seen you follow anyone’s footsteps, you make new paths for others to follow, but you make sure God is leading you. Dreamer with big ideas and still finding the means to make those dreams come true. Proud of you too.
Pattye Archer – My new friend and so underrated for the amount of things she does for so many people and organizations. At the time I wrote this I had no clue she did all the things she is doing still. A true amazing role model and sweet heart. Thanks for all you do, you are an inspiration!
Beth Kander & Danny Dauphin – Two sides of a royal card. I met them about the same time and enjoy their wit and humor. Plus they do make an adorable couple. You two give off hope when you are not even trying. Apart... super individuals with remarkable dreams and abilities...Together, a dream team.
Lea Freeny Browne – a true inspiration in the Spirit of God. She helped save my life by stepping out of her normalcy and stretching both of us to our limits. Good thing we don’t have any. Fearless.
Margaret Sullivan – A free spirit artist untamed by expectations. She was a student, then a friend. I wish I could see the world through your eyes one day. Your poems and stories help me see my own soul. Haven't seen as much of her, but know the free spirit is still souring...
1) I used to try to fly with a Superman cape.
2) I get emotionally moved by old movies.
3) I am allergic to Chocolate.
4) My college years were awful and I hated them.
5) I used to repel from mountains in Tennessee.
6) I worked four summers at a Girl Scout camp, and became an honorary girl scout and earned merit badges.
7) I love doing what others say is impossible.
8) I have many friends who dislike theatre and don’t understand it. They help keep me grounded.
9) My first paying job was making explosives at a firecracker company.
10) I have never found my niche, but still enjoy the journey looking for it.
11) I was going to be an electrical engineer until I got to college and discovered how much math was involved.
12) I conquered Math as an adult, yet still have anxiety about it.
13) I got beat up or pushed down almost every day of junior high…I survived Monster ball, beatings and two knife fights where I didn’t have the knife.
14) I still have nightmares about junior high.
15) God loves me so much, that He personally sent for me, His Son, to die.
16) I love life and the adventure of everyday…I don’t know how to be bored.
Clayton Southerland – A great actor with only himself as his limits.
Brandi Southerland – A joy. My superheroinne friend with amazing superpowers.
Lavonne Bruckner – An inspiration, never heard the word impossible. I think of the letters WWLD when I am asked to do an impossible task. Great Spiritual and Career leader, my hero. Still amazed in 2012 by her not slowing down.
Kevin Ross – brother in spirit, art and life. No limits. Makes me stretch my imagination further than the extreme. No longer physically here, but emotionally and mentally, he haunts my life.
Juniper Wallace - There is so much talent that she shows like an iceberg, you wonder if you have just seen the tip of it. There is an undercurrent of untapped talent waiting to emerge…we’re waiting. A spark is going off.....wait for it...
Wyeth Sibler- like a moth to a flame, so much energy and passion for theatre, give it time. The light is always there. Learn to fly more circles around it.
Lori McDade – My sister, God’s favorite. We have shared the best jokes and stories. Bless her, she gets way to much of my humor. I am honored to be her friend and brother. Love her more every day.
Taylor Noelle – A true joy in my life. I so love the way she sees things as an adult and still keeps that kid inside. Now she is becoming a beautiful young lady and still sees the world in a wonderful light.
Lucy Chappell – My other sister and God’s other favorite. I always wanted to be like her. Still do. Never a dull conversation. Love her more every day.
Mitch Chappell – A champion, I am proud of his ambition and strength. His love of God and his commitment to work and getting things done. His growth into adulthood has been an adventure for me. So proud, so, so very proud.
Brent Chappell – Never have I seen you follow anyone’s footsteps, you make new paths for others to follow, but you make sure God is leading you. Dreamer with big ideas and still finding the means to make those dreams come true. Proud of you too.
Pattye Archer – My new friend and so underrated for the amount of things she does for so many people and organizations. At the time I wrote this I had no clue she did all the things she is doing still. A true amazing role model and sweet heart. Thanks for all you do, you are an inspiration!
Beth Kander & Danny Dauphin – Two sides of a royal card. I met them about the same time and enjoy their wit and humor. Plus they do make an adorable couple. You two give off hope when you are not even trying. Apart... super individuals with remarkable dreams and abilities...Together, a dream team.
Lea Freeny Browne – a true inspiration in the Spirit of God. She helped save my life by stepping out of her normalcy and stretching both of us to our limits. Good thing we don’t have any. Fearless.
Margaret Sullivan – A free spirit artist untamed by expectations. She was a student, then a friend. I wish I could see the world through your eyes one day. Your poems and stories help me see my own soul. Haven't seen as much of her, but know the free spirit is still souring...
Dan McDade, - My real brother. Finally online. We went through hell to get along with each other over the years, but we always loved each other. Best adventures were with Dan when we went on journeys where there were no adults guiding us. We walked to the moon and back and saw the world in a different light.
Ben McDade - Adventurer, artist, scifi-er. Love your heart and soul. You were/are always a joy in our life. You are loved.
Stephen McDade - Karate kid who would spend summers playing in our trees and selling lemonade in our driveway. You are an entrepreneurial spirit with a heart of gold. You are loved.
Samantha Johnson: Sweet little Sam,. a true spirit of energy and caring. You take care of so many people and have the biggest heart. You are wonderful. You are loved.
My Mom... a role model in every way. Love you.
