Friday, June 13, 2008

Rejoicing and Sorrow

tonight my brother kevin married mindy smith at lake ellyn in glen ellyn illinois. it was one of the more beautiful and sincere evenings i've had in a while. so glad that they've taken this step and are so much more mature than i am. not to mention great taste in music. . . seriously. . .

then i got home and bob costas was on the leno show talking about tim russert's heart attack and death today. for some reason, it hit me really hard. this is a man who i've grown to respect and admire for his insight, journalism and honesty over the last couple of years. one man in a sea of journalistic bullshit that i can actually listen to and evaluate an issue with some clarity. i feel like we've lost an ear as a nation. .. .
God bless Tim Russert and his family. my heart is heavy for them. . .
good night.