Roger l’Escrivel

I’ve been in a strange mood the last month or two, and the best way I can relate it is to mention a book I’m currently reading. A Booke of Days by Stephen J. Rivele is the translation (with some improvement on the text) of the journal of Roger l’Escrivel, one of the leaders of the first crusade in 1096.

During the course of the crusade, the writer is disappointed by men around him, disappointed by himself, and disappointed by his circumstances. He wasn’t devastated or angry or bitter…just disappointed.

Roger l’Escrivel also found the cause that brought meaning to his life, the cause that gave him hope, the cause that seemed so profound at one time…lost its luster as it grew familiar. He began to see the edges, and he began to see the flaws. Shortly into his journey, he found himself merely along for the ride.

Sometimes when we feel directionless, purposeless, and disappointed the best thing to do is just keep riding in the direction you were last pointed.

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On another (totally unrelated note) I am excited that a couple of weeks ago I bought shares of Lexar, a technology company that makes flash media. Today they won their lawsuit against Toshiba who stole trade secrets from Lexar. Also, check out Renal Care Group (RCI)...thousands of people are alive in this country only by dialysis.