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September 12, 2003
David Letterman and hope for a new day
It's been a rough week, people dying all around. Indeed, there are always people dying. Some of my favorite children lost a grandmother last week. This week has just featured a couple of names important to a lot of us. The passing of Warren Zevon was sad. Poor nice John Ritter will probably get lost in the mix, going out the same day as the legendary Johnny Cash.
On the other hand, the human seed is strong and resilient. As us old ones start to wear out, there's a new crop coming up to give us hope and comfort and to eventually take our place.
David Letterman is about to become a father. Within minutes of hearing of the the passing of Johnny Cash, I read about Letterman's announcement. Taping yesterday (9-11-03) for Friday broadcast (9-12-03), 56 year old Letterman announced that his girlfriend is six months pregnant.
Charmingly, he's a little embarassed to have conceived his child out of wedlock. "I realize we kind of got the cart before the horse here." Not very many people in his high entertainment industry social strata would even recognize such a consideration.
A couple of years ago, Letterman was having critical heart surgery. He narrowly escaped death. Now, even just reading the text of his remarks, he's obviously giddy. Imagine finally becoming a father at 56. He's got renewed hope and joy for the rest of his days.
Let us conclude, then, with the lyrics of Steve Earle's greatest and most beautiful song:
NOTHING BUT A CHILD
Once upon a time in a far off land
Wise men saw a sign and set out aross the sand
Songs of praise to sing, they travelled day and night
Precious gifts to bring, guided by the light
They chased a brand new star, ever towards the west
Across the mountains far, but when it came to rest
They scarce believed their eyes, they'd come so many miles
And the miracle they prized was nothing but a child
Nothing but a child could wash these tears away
Or guide a weary world into the light of day
And nothing but a child could help erase these miles
So once again we all can be children for awhile
Now all around the world, in every little town
Everyday is heard a precious little sound
And every mother kind and every father proud
Looks down in awe to find another chance allowed
posted by Al at 9/12/2003 03:13:00 PM
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