Something I have been thinking about is seeking to be "authentic". I'm not sure where I got the idea that this should be a point of emphasis in my life but it is. I am not really sure what authenticity will look like in my life. I try not to be a "phony". I try not to be duplicitous. (I think I know what that means). But it seems like authenticity is a good thing to pay attention to and seek to nurture.
Here was my test for authenticity. I had an occasion to dress up. I don't do these black-tie things much but the other night presented one of those times. I thought about it and decided an authentic thing to do would be get a "real" bow tie. Anytime I wear a bow tie it is a clip on. But in the interest of being authentic I thought get a tie and tie it. So Cindy got me a real bow tie.
I read the directions. I looked at a utube on tying a bow tie. Never did figure it out. My quest for authenticity was failing. But not to be deterred I asked for help. So Cindy tied the tie and I wore it the other night. Somewhat authentic.
I will not give up. I believe I will be able to tie a bow tie by December 6 when I dress up again to serve at the Ladies Christmas Tea.
Authentically yours,
steve
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