Mar 29, 2006 21:52
Today i met one of my lifetime heroes. There i was in the arb, and noticed a guy sitting by the river. For some reason without even thinking, i went up to him and asked him if he was the guy who painted the 'pray' on the railroad bridge over the river. and he was. the original 'pray' was painted over because of a film project some u of m students were doing. The first time he had painted the 'pray', it had stayed for 30 years. someone painted over it, and he repainted it again in this beautiful blue color, sneaking in at night to paint it. But, another film project and another painting over the 'pray'. He said its too hard for him to paint the bridge, cause its kinda difficult to paint holding yourself up with one arm over a river, and hes a bit older now. i told him i could help him repaint it, and know i could get a couple others who'd love to as well. He was very happy. This guy is also the guy who made the 'heart' in the river. There's a very cool story behind that, but the river needs to be there to tell it. So i'll tell you if you're ever in the arb when i am. He says he knows alot of great places to paint stuff. He really wants to paint 'I trust Jesus' all around. i like the idea. alot.
Go George Mason!! UCLA better beat LSU and then lose in the next round.