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Today is the 40th anniversary of the death (assasination) of Robert F. Kennedy. I worked on his campaign in Omaha (Creighton University Young Democrats Club) and met Rosie Grier, Ethel, and even the family dog. MY HEART ACHES TONIGHT. Bobby always said: Some men see things and wonder why: I see things and say why not. (paraphrased) He walked the "ghetto" neighborhoods with us while running for election, he fed us Kentucky Fried while we sat on the phones canvassing, and his... more…
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- Current Project:
- Writing biography
- Current Gig:
- Poet, community activity - the 60s forever
- Influences / Heroes:
- Superman: Jesus: My Love, Glenn and, especially, My DAD - Abner Yokom
- Organizations I Belong To:
- Children's Dream Fund, Gulfport events, NALS,
- Political Bent:
- Leaning left when it comes to personal rights - Leaning right when it comes to conservative use of resources
- What I would Change About the World:
- Learn to barter again, make better neighbors, support our differences as well as our likes, and quit trying to think we have any control.
- Favorite Movies:
- Adventures of Buckaroo Bonzai
- Favorite Directors:
- Fellini
- Favorite TV Shows:
- Anything on Current
- Favorite Bands:
- Blind Faith, Beatles, Blackeyed Peas and John Philip Souza