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94. They all were either interesting or authentic

Sat Jul 26, 2014, 07:20 AM

Jul 2014

Many were both. Of the presidents, probably Clinton and Gerry Ford were the most warm and authentic. Obama is authentic, too, but more reserved on a personal basis.

Helen Thomas and Stan Lee, for example, were/are both, attesting to their humble origins and their "why am I supposed to care what they say about me?" attitudes. Theo Bikel takes time to get to know, but he's a wonderful, wonderful man. Ruth Westheimer, on the other hand, is exactly in private as she is in public. The list goes on. At the end of the day, most so-called "celebrities" are ordinary people thrust into extraordinary positions (Clinton and Obama very much excepted) just like you and I.

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Forty years ago today, the earth shook, history changed. Two people noticed. I was one of them. [View all] DFW Jul 2014 OP

What a beautiful tribute to the two of you and your children auntAgonist Jul 2014 #1

Congratulations on your anniversary, my dear DFW! CaliforniaPeggy Jul 2014 #2

Peggy, the sentiment is mutual DFW Jul 2014 #31

Beautiful family! redwitch Jul 2014 #3

Wishing you many more happy years together! Phentex Jul 2014 #4

Is IS an anniversary of sorts. DFW Jul 2014 #7

Congratulations on a marvelous journey so far dixiegrrrrl Jul 2014 #5

Nothing wrong with evoking a smile every now and then! DFW Jul 2014 #33

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Wonderful tribute. Beautiful family. Marvelous friends. And a life well-lived! Triana Jul 2014 #8

Mazel tov shenmue Jul 2014 #9

Toda raba! n/t DFW Jul 2014 #23

Stan Lee!!!!! lunatica Jul 2014 #10

He is one VERY entertaining character DFW Jul 2014 #24

Gorgeous! BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #11

The Cat.... louis-t Jul 2014 #20

Funny story about him DFW Jul 2014 #102

Great story. louis-t Jul 2014 #107

Happy Anniversary to you both!!! Cooley Hurd Jul 2014 #12

Awwww... this is FABULOUS! So cool!!! Congratulations DFW! calimary Jul 2014 #13

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Danke Sch�n! DFW Jul 2014 #25

Sauerbraten, Rotkohl und Leber-Nudel-Suppe? ColesCountyDem Jul 2014 #32

Nichts davon!! DFW Jul 2014 #34

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Wurde gemacht! DFW Jul 2014 #91

loved getting to know you. BlancheSplanchnik Jul 2014 #16

Congratulations! OnyxCollie Jul 2014 #17

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So cool...... louis-t Jul 2014 #19

Fantastic, DFW! villager Jul 2014 #21

Stan has been a friend for ten years or so. DFW Jul 2014 #28

Maybe if they'd remembered the Excelsior, instead? villager Jul 2014 #35

A few years ago, when I was in Stan's office in BH DFW Jul 2014 #47

where's the "rec" button for a reply!? villager Jul 2014 #69

LOL!! DFW Jul 2014 #83

Wow WoodyD Jul 2014 #22

You just never know, do you? What a lovely life you've had, all because mnhtnbb Jul 2014 #26

You are so very right. DFW Jul 2014 #36

Congratulations! Such a beautiful story and family.. it is 40 years Peacetrain Jul 2014 #27

Well, in that case... DFW Jul 2014 #29

Congrats! You both are beautiful people. nt kelliekat44 Jul 2014 #30

Congratulations and Happy Anniversary, DFW !! Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #37

Happy Anniversary! woodsprite Jul 2014 #38

I just want to add my congratulations to someone who gets it. Boomerproud Jul 2014 #39

They all were either interesting or authentic DFW Jul 2014 #94

Keep up the good work, both of you. Paladin Jul 2014 #40

Still in love after all these years! Curmudgeoness Jul 2014 #41

I am indeed lucky DFW Jul 2014 #106

What Chance? JGug1 Jul 2014 #42

Funny thing about that DFW Jul 2014 #49

Beautiful tribute to your wife and family emsimon33 Jul 2014 #43

Good for you... panader0 Jul 2014 #44

When I figure it out, I'll let you know. DFW Jul 2014 #98

totally awesome - reading this was one of the highlights of my day. thanks for sharing NRaleighLiberal Jul 2014 #45

So, you're right on our heels DFW Jul 2014 #103

Beautiful! Solly Mack Jul 2014 #46

what a lovely tribute to your wife and family shireen Jul 2014 #48

The book should be ready by this fall. I hope all of DU does get drawn in...... DFW Jul 2014 #52

Keep us in the loop. This sounds wonderful. truedelphi Jul 2014 #89

Will do! n/t DFW Jul 2014 #90

Hi, DFW! Hissyspit Jul 2014 #50

Hey, Hissyspit! DFW Jul 2014 #53

What a wonderful tribute to your life, your wife and your family. May you all be blessed with Fla Dem Jul 2014 #51

Thanks, Fla! DFW Jul 2014 #54

Congratulations! Lovely story - thank you. n/t veness Jul 2014 #55

What a great story. applegrove Jul 2014 #56

Somehow, the name Britt Ekland comes to mind. I always appreciate what you share with us. NBachers Jul 2014 #57

To answer your question DFW Jul 2014 #61

The story about your brother is the best laugh of my day. Thanks for taking us along for the ride! NBachers Jul 2014 #78

You can't imagine the minor scandal it was DFW Jul 2014 #104

Beautiful , thanks so much for sharing!! bowens43 Jul 2014 #58

Wundersch�n! flygal Jul 2014 #59

Danke!! n/t DFW Jul 2014 #62

Beautiful post! rosesaylavee Jul 2014 #60

Ich w�nsche Ihnen vierzig Jahre mehr! Lydia Leftcoast Jul 2014 #63

Lovely and moving post, got me choked up. Voice for Peace Jul 2014 #64

me too tishaLA Jul 2014 #71

To DFW and Family.... Hekate Jul 2014 #65

I never met a smile I didn't like... DFW Jul 2014 #93

Para Bem Fred Friendlier Jul 2014 #67

Congratulations DFW and family! femmocrat Jul 2014 #68

Congratulations on two things Half-Century Man Jul 2014 #70

Kick for quoting Robert Hunter at the end! But, isn't that Valerie Plame??? grahamhgreen Jul 2014 #72

That wasn't Valerie Plame DFW Jul 2014 #84

a most happy and joyous anniversary for you-- and may there be many, many more. thank you so niyad Jul 2014 #73

Congrats! AND...I really love the 70's photos...takes me back... joeybee12 Jul 2014 #74

What a wonderful story of your beautiful family. MarianJack Jul 2014 #75

K&R ReRe Jul 2014 #76

Absolutely amazing!! DeSwiss Jul 2014 #77

I missed that last comment earlier DFW Jul 2014 #110

Beautiful! gblady Jul 2014 #79

Simply beautiful, DFW. nt Mnemosyne Jul 2014 #80

Your love for your wife is beautiful BainsBane Jul 2014 #81

Happy Anniversary DFW! pablo_marmol Jul 2014 #82

What an incredibly amazing journey! Happy anniversary, Mr. & Mrs. DFW! ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #85

Beautiful (n/t) bvf Jul 2014 #86

Great post DFW. bluesbassman Jul 2014 #87

Oh, this is so beautiful! And yes, your wife is beautiful! And so are you! :-) DesertDiamond Jul 2014 #88

Great pics, great story and I'm quite happy for you ! steve2470 Jul 2014 #92

Happy Anniversary to you both! LeftishBrit Jul 2014 #95

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Excellent! ctsnowman Jul 2014 #97

Superb. Baitball Blogger Jul 2014 #99

Thanks for sharing, and happy, happy, happy anniversary. mountain grammy Jul 2014 #100

Nice. Turbineguy Jul 2014 #101

A big THANK YOU to all who posted replies, and to all who yet will DFW Jul 2014 #105

Congratulations! Happy 40th and may you celebrate many, many more! livetohike Jul 2014 #108

dude, you got really really blessed. irisblue Jul 2014 #109