Dick Clark
You know, I didnt watch the ball drop on TV like the masses do, on New Years. I was at a friends house, on their deck doing KegStands.......No, not really... :) I was out on the deck, with a few friends, popping in the new years. My friend had these poppers that shot out confetti and stuff to which James had a blast with. At first, the loud popping scared him a little but he enjoyed it. And Schwienson you rock dude!!! He let James pop the rest of them, after he gave them out to everyone at the party, so James got to pop about 15 of them or so..
Anyways, last night, I was on the road and listening to the Don and Mike Show on the local radio station and they played the tapes of Dick Clarks performace on New Years. Now, to them, its a huge joke, but for me, I was overwhelmed with sadness. Mike, of the show, said it best, that hearing Dick Clark, was a bummer.
Dick Clark showed a lot of strength and determination to do the show after suffering from a stroke. I had an aunt who suffered a stroke, many many years ago. She had her sister take care of her and I lost touch with her. Well, I never really was in touch with her to begin with, but thats beside the point. I remember, I was maybe 6 years old and we were getting breakfast with my uncle and parents. My Aunt, who was late 40's early 50's (Im guessing) kept repeating that she was getting cereal.
The effects of a stroke are astounding and that image of this older lady (who had the typical hairstyle from the 50's, old and grumpy lady) acting like a child. Excited to get cereal to which she could not pronounce properly.
It really broke my heat listening to Dick talking. His formerly clear and consise speach was replaced by what I could best describe as Dick Clark wasted. Unfortunately they didnt play the whole thing, just bits and pieces. (Or should I say Fortunately) I know that Don is a real jerk on the radio but "behind the scenes he is a different person" and he has lost his wife this past year, however, I would have expected a different reaction from him on this.
I think that Dick showed poise and strenght, as I said before, but, I also thought he showed some class as well. He did talk about his stroke a little bit and explained that he has had to learn how to walk and talk again.
And as Buzz said (the newsman on teh Don and Mike show) the eternal Teen who hasnt aged in 50 years, aged 50 years on one year.
Anyways, last night, I was on the road and listening to the Don and Mike Show on the local radio station and they played the tapes of Dick Clarks performace on New Years. Now, to them, its a huge joke, but for me, I was overwhelmed with sadness. Mike, of the show, said it best, that hearing Dick Clark, was a bummer.
Dick Clark showed a lot of strength and determination to do the show after suffering from a stroke. I had an aunt who suffered a stroke, many many years ago. She had her sister take care of her and I lost touch with her. Well, I never really was in touch with her to begin with, but thats beside the point. I remember, I was maybe 6 years old and we were getting breakfast with my uncle and parents. My Aunt, who was late 40's early 50's (Im guessing) kept repeating that she was getting cereal.
The effects of a stroke are astounding and that image of this older lady (who had the typical hairstyle from the 50's, old and grumpy lady) acting like a child. Excited to get cereal to which she could not pronounce properly.
It really broke my heat listening to Dick talking. His formerly clear and consise speach was replaced by what I could best describe as Dick Clark wasted. Unfortunately they didnt play the whole thing, just bits and pieces. (Or should I say Fortunately) I know that Don is a real jerk on the radio but "behind the scenes he is a different person" and he has lost his wife this past year, however, I would have expected a different reaction from him on this.
I think that Dick showed poise and strenght, as I said before, but, I also thought he showed some class as well. He did talk about his stroke a little bit and explained that he has had to learn how to walk and talk again.
And as Buzz said (the newsman on teh Don and Mike show) the eternal Teen who hasnt aged in 50 years, aged 50 years on one year.
posted by The Dog at 9:54 AM
2 Comments:
That is well put. I saw part of the ball drop and the follow-up with him and it was a reminder to me of change and decay. I admire the guy for sticking it out.
Yeah, I agree, him sticking it out is admirable. Some have said that the last memory of Dick Clark they will have would be of his latest appearance, at New Years.
It is sad to see, but unfortunately, it is a reality, as painful as it may be.
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