Allow me a bit of space below.
I've been an admirer of Roger Ebert for many years. He writes with a refined talent I fear I'll never achieve. And he has insight about movies that continues to stagger me. I've tried (with a few exceptions, unsuccessfully) to develop similar insight from reading his reviews over the past 20 years.
As I said, I'm an admirer. And Ebert has been an admirer of Studs Terkel for longer than I've been alive.
Long ago, during my senior year in high school, one of Ebert's tributes led me to add Terkel to my list of "Must Read" authors. Since then, I'm mildly ashamed that I've never managed to read any of his books. Lack of time isn't the problem. I've somehow managed to read the entire Harry Potter series and most of the books written by Michael Lewis and Chuck Klosterman.
Alas, we all have our personal demons.
While eating lunch today, I began catching up on Ebert's blog posts (I'll give you the link in a moment). I ended up on one post that captivated me. A few months ago, Terkel had a birthday. He turned 96. Ebert is a close friend of Terkel's and pays homage to his work (and the man) each year by publicly wishing the historian a Happy Birthday. Their long friendship is always evident in Ebert's words.
I'm writing this because Ebert's blog post, which commemorates Terkel's 96th birthday, is both insightful and moving. He explains how Terkel has lived (and continues to live). He provides an historical perspective of the man. While reading, I found myself thinking of my own life and how I choose to live it.
As I said, the post is insightful and moving.
If you've made it this far, take one step further. Visit the blog and read Ebert's post. Some will find it refreshing. A few may be as moved by the affection that lay beneath the words as I was.
Here's the link...
How Studs helps me lead my life - Roger Ebert's Journal
For those who take the time, enjoy. I did and hope you will, too.
I've been an admirer of Roger Ebert for many years. He writes with a refined talent I fear I'll never achieve. And he has insight about movies that continues to stagger me. I've tried (with a few exceptions, unsuccessfully) to develop similar insight from reading his reviews over the past 20 years.
As I said, I'm an admirer. And Ebert has been an admirer of Studs Terkel for longer than I've been alive.
Long ago, during my senior year in high school, one of Ebert's tributes led me to add Terkel to my list of "Must Read" authors. Since then, I'm mildly ashamed that I've never managed to read any of his books. Lack of time isn't the problem. I've somehow managed to read the entire Harry Potter series and most of the books written by Michael Lewis and Chuck Klosterman.
Alas, we all have our personal demons.
While eating lunch today, I began catching up on Ebert's blog posts (I'll give you the link in a moment). I ended up on one post that captivated me. A few months ago, Terkel had a birthday. He turned 96. Ebert is a close friend of Terkel's and pays homage to his work (and the man) each year by publicly wishing the historian a Happy Birthday. Their long friendship is always evident in Ebert's words.
I'm writing this because Ebert's blog post, which commemorates Terkel's 96th birthday, is both insightful and moving. He explains how Terkel has lived (and continues to live). He provides an historical perspective of the man. While reading, I found myself thinking of my own life and how I choose to live it.
As I said, the post is insightful and moving.
If you've made it this far, take one step further. Visit the blog and read Ebert's post. Some will find it refreshing. A few may be as moved by the affection that lay beneath the words as I was.
Here's the link...
How Studs helps me lead my life - Roger Ebert's Journal
For those who take the time, enjoy. I did and hope you will, too.