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Posted by on Dec 15, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

A Great Man Among a Few Good Men

 

 

A GREAT MAN AMONG A FEW GOOD MEN

Many of us grew up with Rob Reiner. We were raised with so many of his memorable characters–both in front and behind the human mirror known as the camera. We evolved with his nearly unmatched direction of so many wonderful films, and for people like me who will always be politically- and socially-minded — by his ceaseless devotion to causes much bigger than himself. One scene at a time, we matured along with Rob Reiner’s indelible movie and television portrayals, his unique insights shone through words and emotions, and his astounding cavalcade of side-splitting comedy dating back more than half a century. Individually and collectively, he helped to make us who we are.

Tears in my eyes, my voice crackling with emotion — THANK YOU Rob Reiner.

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Posted by on Oct 27, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

Meeting “Lassie’s Mom”

 

 

MEETING “LASSIE’S MOM”

Even though she died a few days ago, only now did I just learn of the death of June Lockhart. If you grew up watching 50s and 60s television, you remember her as *everyone’s* mom. Her beloved television shows included Lassie, Lost in Space, Petticoat Junction, plus many character roles in popular movies, usually typecast as the ideal mom. She embodied the perfect image of the ideal mother–and the portrayal was authentic. She was the real deal, and as nice as she could possibly be.

I got to meet Mrs. Lockhart once. The story is worth sharing.

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Posted by on Sep 16, 2025 in Blog | 1 comment

Robert Redford

 

 

ROBERT REDFORD

What a life……adventurous, insightful, inspiring, unpretentious, and purposeful.

Like so many, I grew up with Robert Redford films — both which he starred in and directed. It would be hard to pick a favorite, especially considering the indelible impact on movies and culture left by Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, The Way We Were, The Sting, Jeremiah Johnson, The Candidate, All the President’s Men, Ordinary People, and so many others.

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Posted by on Mar 20, 2025 in Blog | 0 comments

Remembering Norm Clarke

 

 

Very sad to hear of Norm Clarke’s death. For many years, Norm was a “must-read” daily columnist — first with the Associated Press, then the Rocky Mountain News, and for the last three decades in the LVRJ when it was once a diverse newspaper with an independent voice. He knew everybody in town and often was the first to break big local news. When the phone rang and you saw “Norm Clarke” was calling, that was a mandatory pick up.

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Posted by on Dec 30, 2024 in Blog | 1 comment

Remembering President Jimmy Carter

 

 

The word “great” is too often overused to the point it has no meaning.

Not in this case.

Jimmy Carter was a great man. A great father. A great husband. A great giver. A great man of his faith. A great American. A great soldier. A great believer in justice. A great man of courage. A great example of altruism and selflessness. A great man of truth worthy of our trust. A great inspiration for us all, regardless of politics.

His presidency gets a mixed grade as do all leaders in challenging times, but in retrospect he may have been exactly what America needed in the aftermath of Vietnam and Watergate when we longed to believe in ourselves again. His post-presidency defines the very essence of giving back to society and the greatness of genuine love.

What a life.

Thank you, President Jimmy Carter.

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Link: AP News Story: Jimmy Carter Dead at 100

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