
This was the tenth consecutive year that I have gone to the candlelight vigil at Graceland. You might think that I have some sort of ritual that I go through before I leave, but it really varies from year to year. There have been years when it was vital that I purchase tires before I left. This year, I decided to get a haircut. I’ve eaten at home before I left, stopped for fast food on the way and eaten Mexican food in Jackson before I left. This year, it was a trip to Krystal before the haircut. Lots of people ask if I “dress up” for the vigil. For the past several years, I’ve worn a bowling style shirt that my wife made for me but this year, I just wore a polo shirt. Each year has its own style, its own flow and routine. I try to be as open as I can to the possibilities for each year. I hope I learn and experience something new and different. This year was no disappointment.