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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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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REMEMBERING MR. LOVE: SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TO
I just learned Bob Love died. He was 81. Mr. Love was best-known as a former NBA player for the Chicago Bulls during the 1960s and 70s. But in reality, he was so much more than just a basketball player.
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REMEMBERING KRIS KRISTOFFERSON:
THIS SUNDAY MORNING, HE’S COMING DOWN
One of the most beautiful and powerful moments I’ve experienced was late one night watching Ken Burns’ expansive documentary masterpiece of a television series, “Country Music” which aired a few years ago on PBS. You don’t really and truly fully appreciate what defines American music unless you’ve watched the Burns’ documentary–which at it’s best is mesmerizing. Yes, it’s that good, and often that profound. In one episode, we meet a young aspiring songwriter named Kris Kristofferson.
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