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steve2470

(37,457 posts)
16. You already made a small difference in my life!
Wed Nov 14, 2018, 11:23 AM
Nov 2018

I know I keep talking about it, but I will forever have the very best memories of Dusseldorf, that ancient castle, our lovely dinner and my wonderful visit with you and MrsDFW. Of course, we are both on the same page politically, but you were very gracious in answering my questions.

I know Peggy visited you too, and I am sure she feels the same way. Most of life is in the smaller things: the wonderful friends, the loving spouse, the grateful (hopefully) children, good health, a great meal shared amongst friends and family, and enjoying the smaller joys and comforts of life.

In my book, you're a great guy. You've obviously lived a very successful and accomplished life, taken many risks which have paid off very well, and met very interesting people. Let's say, to be theoretical, you were to try to enter politics seriously. You and I both know what a blood sport it has become (or always has been) in the USA and maybe Germany. It would probably take a toll on your marriage and maybe even your health.

At any rate, I think before you pass from this earthly plane, you can feel good about what you've done and who you are. Yes, I have gotten pretty sentimental myself, but a man such as you deserves every word I've said and more. MrsDFW and your children are quite lucky, indeed. All the best, DFW.

You've had some marvelous friends... I bet they passed on their strength and longevity to you... hlthe2b Nov 2018 #1
You're right, I do treasure the memories DFW Nov 2018 #2
Ah, my dear DFW, I feel your loss keenly. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #3
Well you certainly DID get carried away! LOL!! DFW Nov 2018 #5
Thank you for sharing your perspective and story of your friendships... Moostache Nov 2018 #4
When I saw the news about Stan Lee I thought of you. panader0 Nov 2018 #6
The problem is that they're all just as mortal as the rest of us. DFW Nov 2018 #7
How Mr. Lieber became Stan Lee Lionel Mandrake Nov 2018 #8
What qualified as "slumming" changed even more. DFW Nov 2018 #9
I wouldn't dare to speculate on that. nt Lionel Mandrake Nov 2018 #10
No sane person would, these days. DFW Nov 2018 #11
So very interesting, your friends IRL have enriched us all bigbrother05 Nov 2018 #12
Except for Helen Thomas, whom I had known since my age was in single digits DFW Nov 2018 #13
The Great Equalizer...remembers all of us equally pbmus Nov 2018 #14
Truer words were never spoken DFW Nov 2018 #15
You already made a small difference in my life! steve2470 Nov 2018 #16
Thanks, Steve! DFW Nov 2018 #17
No apologies needed, DFW... we know how tough it is to lose friends ailsagirl Nov 2018 #18
My dad loved to listen to his Theo Bikel album, an early memory for me. JudyM Nov 2018 #19
I miss Theo, too DFW Nov 2018 #20
My dad had a fabulous voice, and loved to sing and listen to Russian folk songs JudyM Nov 2018 #21
Many old cultures have a wealth of wonderful old folk songs DFW Nov 2018 #22
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