My Life, My Card

Seen at la vie en rose…, here’s my version of an American Express ad:

My name  Mark
childhood ambition  architect
fondest memory  family holidays and gatherings
soundtrack  laughter, silence
retreat  reading, prayer
wildest dream  write and publish a book
proudest moment  my baptism at age 40
biggest challenge  to live in the now
alarm clock  clock radio and cell phone (kids on the weekend)
perfect day  a picnic and walk through the woods
first job  digging ditches
indulgence  Dr. Pepper
last purchase  a book
favorite movie  Phenomenon
inspiration  my students
my life  family, teaching
my card  not American Express