October 16, 2002

Here on Gilligan's Isle

I used to be a big fan of Gilligan's Island; it came on every afternoon and my sister and I would watch it together. A couple of years ago I saw the movie where they are actually rescued and now everytime I think of Gilligan's Island the memory is of that instead of the normal setting on the island. I have lost the ability to see that gang still stranded.

I wandered around some of my old stomping grounds this weekend in my hometown and then where I went to college, and things have changed like they always do. All the people I knew are gone and there are small but important changes in structure - my favorite Mexican restaurant has closed and the building has been demolished, they added to the stadium, those new dorms are coming along.

About halfway through driving around I just turned around and drove home; I didn't want my memory to be tainted anymore. I want to be able to close my eyes and imagine myself back on the island.

October 16, 2002 06:59 PM