First I want to comment on the recent deaths of several celebrities. Second I want to remark on the most recent revelations concerning politicians and infidelity.

I offer my condolences to all who mourn the loss of Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson. McMahon did much to make the success of The Tonight Show what it was with Johnny Carson. He represented a generation fading more and more from our presence with each passing day. An unfortunate truth is when you live a long time, then there are fewer who remember and mourn you.

The deaths of Fawcett and Jackson are another significant jolt to the Boomer generation’s view of their mortality. No Boomers (of which I am one) are going to live forever and the world is not going to stop revolving when we’re gone. What is necessary is our consideration of our legacy before we’re gone. Now is the time to settle some of our old rivalries from the ‘60s and contribute to setting a better course for future generations.

The other point I’m reminded of is one I heard expressed by Mary Tyler Moore. Fame and money do not exempt you from the heartache of being human. My condolences go especially to Ryan O’Neal. He has just joined a fraternity no man wants to join. By and large, women outlive men and we men avoid membership that way. Those of us who are or have been members know the fraternity’s nasty disposition well and wish Mr. O’Neal well in coping with it.

With regard to politicians and infidelity, I think this. When political parties set . . .

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