The “Idiots” Corner by “Billy Bob Smith” People Come and Go Ever lost a loved one? Lost touch with a previous friend? Or lost some other relationship over time? I could give you dozens of examples, but let me start with the basic premise of the title of this month’s article. Sooner or later, all relationships end whether just a simple contact you see occasionally, a family member, or friends you have spent years with. Okay, Billy Bob, what’s your point? Well, from my experience, the people who suffer most from the loss of a close friend or relative are the idiots in this world. Let me explain. You have a brother and sister who are getting up there in age and you only see them every now and then (years). You are close, but not close enough to take the time and energy to see them more often. I know, I lost my brother last year and over the years, I have seen him three times - the last time was ten years ago. So yes, I am in the idiot’s group and have to admit it. Why do people wait to keep in touch, visit, or hang out with friends and relatives more often? I could go on for pages, but I will just give you a few quick opinions. j Several years ago, I was flying home from an annual idiots conference and was sitting next to a lady, probably in her 60s. She shared that she hadn’t seen or talked with her daughter in over 20 years. I asked her why. She said they had a disagreement when the daughter was younger and she stopped talking to the mother. HELLO - stupid! j A server in one of my favorite restaurants, in her 30s who had worked there for over three years, passed away last year. I asked the manager and a few other servers what they knew about her. The answer from everyone - not much. j I was chatting with a fellow I know, not a serious relationship, just sort of friends. Yesterday, he told me his father had passed away recently. I asked him when was the last time he saw him. He finally said it had been several years. So, I asked him why so long? The answer, his political views were different. Give me a break. Why do idiots let time, behavior, feelings, and so much more cause them to lose touch and then one day they are gone? A few to consider: Emotional disconnect. A negative history. Ego. Arrogance. Assuming you will have them forever - wrong. Too busy, too poor, or just too stupid. I’m getting tired of sharing the negatives. So here’s a few thoughts, ideas, or things to consider: 2 Don’t wait to see the people in your life who matter to you. 2 Don’t let negatives in the past prevent a positive future with people you care about. 2 Don’t wait for others to act - take some action now. 2 No relationship is permanent whether it be spouses, parents, siblings, etc. It’s not that they end for no reason, just that sooner or later we are all outa here. So enjoy them while you can - now. For more information, call 480-609-3993 info@mountainstatesgroundwater.com mountainstatesgroundwater.com \ Raffles \ \ Exhibits \ \ Seminars \ \ Networking Opportunities \ \ Buck Lively Scholarship Auction \ Smith Cont’d on page 16. 14 AUGUST 2025 WorldWide Drilling Resource®
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