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God help me, I can't stop crying
I loved Teddy and the Kennedy clan. Despite obvious flaws, they represent all that is good about this country and liberalism -- a love of neighbor that refuses to measure human worth by net worth, that strives for a higher good despite our sins, that believes in the power of redemption and that understands the duty to use whatever privileges fate has bestowed on us to lift up the greater family of humanity.
I know Teddy is kicking back and having a drink right now, but I swear, I can't stop crying because we've lost a giant soul who made each of ours a little taller, too.
I know Teddy is kicking back and having a drink right now, but I swear, I can't stop crying because we've lost a giant soul who made each of ours a little taller, too.
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We all have to go at some point Ripper. Yeah it is sad that the Senator is no longer with us...but the world is a better place because of him. He inspired me while he was here and the memory of his life and career will continue inspire me now that he is gone. We now got to redouble our efforts to get his dreams to become reality in his memory.
August 26, 2009 1:03 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well, you just cry, Ripper honey. When people I live die, it reminds me of my own mortality, and the deaths of all the folks I've loved, and the ones who will die. Teddy was that important to you; it's quite touching.
Here's a song for you; your avatar always reminds me of him.
Not great quality, but the only one that wasn't a cover.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ichO7gAeOGE
August 26, 2009 4:43 PM | Reply | Permalink
I still like "I've got a name". Looking forward, but keeping family and the past close.
August 27, 2009 12:59 AM | Reply | Permalink
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcqauC49Xmc&feature=related
August 27, 2009 1:00 AM | Reply | Permalink
Don't know why you guys are settling on Croce tonight (my avatar is actually Elliot Gould), but I thank you. I used to sing "Time In A Bottle" to my wife. "I Got A Name" always lifted me when I was down, and I'm glad to report it still does.
August 27, 2009 1:20 AM | Reply | Permalink
me too. Sorry about the Croce, After listening to the Operator link it got me thinking....
August 27, 2009 1:36 AM | Reply | Permalink
OK, I've stopped mow.
August 26, 2009 6:27 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well okay. So is your avatar, Croce, or yourself?
August 26, 2009 6:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
Elliot Gould, actually. Funny you mention Croce. He's still one of my favorite singer/songwriters.
August 26, 2009 7:27 PM | Reply | Permalink
Croce is the music link i posted for you.
August 26, 2009 9:48 PM | Reply | Permalink
I can't listen to that right now. I don't want to start again. But I thank you, wendy. I used to play it on guitar all the time before I couldn't play at all.
August 27, 2009 12:41 AM | Reply | Permalink
((((((hugs))))))))))
It's OK I need one, too.
August 26, 2009 7:29 PM | Reply | Permalink
{{{hugz the cheekhen}}}
August 26, 2009 7:47 PM | Reply | Permalink
Oh Lis!
=(
Who will speak for us? Anyone?
August 26, 2009 7:54 PM | Reply | Permalink
Hey Ripper, you might enjoy reading this piece on Ted's 1980 convention speech and healthcare reform.
August 26, 2009 7:36 PM | Reply | Permalink
I have been saying the same thing all day.
I am lost and I am aching and I cannot find my way home.
It is like the four corners that would help me find my way in this miserable world....one of those four corners are gone.
I shall miss Senator Kennedy. He was one of my gods. And now he is with the gods.
IT'S NOT EASY.
August 27, 2009 6:22 AM | Reply | Permalink