Bernie,
I'm so glad you haven't changed a bit!!!
How much medication are you taking now?
just me,
Marjorie 67/58/55
At 10:12 PM 09/23/2000 -0400, you wrote:
>09 21 00……………………..Manhasset Press
>
>BERNIE'S BANTER…………Bernard Klainberg
>
>Professor Morrie:
>
>A week or two ago, Jack Lemmon, a much beloved actor and human being, won an
>Emmy for portraying the late and great professor Morrie Schwartz. The film
>was based on the book , "Tuesdays with Morrie", a best seller written by a
>former student who visited prof. Schwartz regularly as he lay dying of
>ALS.("Lou Gehrig's disease")
>
>In the 1980's we were privileged to meet Morrie several times as he was one
>of our daughter's favorite teachers at Brandeis University. Then, Danielle
>saw Morrie on Mondays and Wednesdays. He imparted his knowledge and wisdom
>with great enthusiasm, and was much loved by the students lucky enough to
>attend his classes.
>
>Dancing
>
>Once, we met Morrie on the street in Cambridge, Ma., and he gleefully
>related he was coming from his regular dancing class. Born in the Bronx, he
>had been dancing since the l930's an activity he thoroughly enjoyed and
>recommended.
>
>When we knew him he was in his early seventies, and already having a few
>problems swallowing and walking. The ALS debilitated and crippled him
>rapidly. We last saw him at Danielle's graduation where he mingled and
>interacted with the students and parents.
>
>
>Wisdom of Morrie.
>
>His inspirational wisdom is amply represented in his book, " Morrie, in his
>own words ".He preached to live fully for the moment. Morrie said: "remember
>always that 110 years from now, no one alive today will be around", and
>"learn how to live, and you'll know how to die, and when you learn how to
>die you will learn how to live".
>
>As a fellow neurological sufferer one can empathize with his later
>pronouncements on dealing with his devastating disease , using one's mind to
>prevail over physical conditions. He said ,: "If I need a glass of water,
>and no one is around to serve it to me and hold it while I struggle with the
>straw, I will think on it, and come up with a rational interpretation on why
>I don't really need it at this time ".
>
>
>Nightline
>
>About five years ago and close to 80, he appeared on three special
>"Nightline" shows with Ted Koppel. His activity before dying was
>predictable; to teach the ill to talk about and openly face their illnesses.
>His message was also directed at the caretakers, and close friends and
>relatives.
>
>His teachings paved the way for ordinary sufferers (and celebrities Michael
>J. Fox ) ,to "come out of the closet" and face the struggle ahead. Michael
>and Mary Tyler Moore have been testifying in Washington, demanding a strong
>research program for Parkinson and Diabetes, and they have rejuvenated the
>quest for a cure.
>
>Marching for Morrie
>
>And so, come Sunday September the 24th, we will again be in Central Park,
>5th Ave. and 72 St. entrance, marching for a couple of miles, supporting the
>eradication of Dr. Parkinson's legacy.
>
>Humor
>To cope with his ailment Morrie surrounded himself with humor. He watched
>the wackiest comedies , had hilarious books read to him, and looked for
>jocularity in any situation. Morrie's other resolve was to continue writing,
>and he did so till he was totally incapacitated.
>
>Work we got plenty of, insofar as humor is concerned, we are fortunate
>this year to have the approaching national and local elections to mock. It
>should be easy to revel in worthwhile, controversial fun., politicians are
>such clowns. We hope that along the way some will laugh with us or be
>insulted or at least annoyed.
>
>Item:
>Buchanan,(he of the bulldog visage, and renegade Republican )had
>problems getting a good vice presidential candidate. Buchanan declares often
>he "wants to rein in the Washington administration, and put Government on a
>leash". Well ,he can have my dog to run with him, Jeb the nutty Westie ,
>aka Attila. He has been acting demented lately and would be right at home
>with Buchanan.
>
>
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