Honor the past, embrace the present, dream for the future.
That "tag" line was included on the more than 330 Racing History Minutes posted on this site from April 5, 2013, through April 5, 2014. We've already posted a comment as to why we feel it is important to "honor the past". In fact, that particular post would have been far more in depth but a I was typing it someone hit me on the chat line at the same time and I lost the entire post. What appears for "Honor the Past" is only a small part of what had been written, but enough, I think, to get the point across as to why it is so important that we honor the past of this sport and honor those men and women who build the sport.
Today, I will attempt to explain "embrace the present". I'll steer clear of the well known verses such as "today is a gift, that's why it's called the 'present'". But, in reality, every day is a gift and we should enjoy it to the fullest. It is a far better adventure in living to have a happy day versus a dreadful day. Duh! Maybe this is a little philosophical, but what we do with today determines, to a degree, what tomorrow (the future) will be like. But, today is today, and is ours to use as we see fit. Hope most of us see fit to use it as a day to be thankful for what we have and to be kind to everyone (although there are some who make it difficult to be kind to).
Bottom line here is that embracing the present gives us the opportunity to make memories of our "past" worth honoring that past, our own past as well as that of the sport we love. So, as you read this today, or whatever day you may happen upon it, remember this is YOUR day to make a beautiful memory for your past. If it were a race day, we would have an event which would be certain to remain a part of our memories, but would be embraced as a part of our life as we experience it.
I really think that this part of the "tag line" is the most difficult to explain. It is, however, something I want to be able to do each and every day. Now I can't wait to get to the "dream for the future" because I do that quite well. Seems like I'm still a teenager when I'm thinking (dreaming) of the future. That will be coming your way soon if you care to read it.
As for now, go out and have yourself a good day. Embrace it, enjoy it, and make a memory or two worth looking back on.
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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.
updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:02:57PM