Daily Mood Quote
Day 185 – November 5, 2011
“The closing of a door can bring blessed privacy and comfort – the opening, terror. Conversely, the closing of a door can be a sad and final thing - the opening a wonderfully joyous moment.”
~Andy Rooney
I am tabling the honesty and integrity discussion today. This morning I went to my Daily Mood Quotes Facebook page and saw a headline on the CBS Evening News link that read, “Andy Rooney dead at 92.” I am saddened, I understand that 92 is a pretty long life, but there is sorrow in such a great loss. Sadly, I never met Mr. Rooney, but on 60 Minutes when you listen to his verbal essays, it was hard not to connect with him, no matter if you agreed or disagreed with him. He had a persona that made you feel as if he was talking to you directly. Maybe that was just a good camera angle, or the father-like tone he had in his voice; either way a connection happened.
Everyone will have that one thing they will remember about Mr. Rooney. For me, it will be the direct approach he had about everything. It is one of the reasons why I speak my mind directly. Like him, hate him, agree with him, disagree with him, say hi in passing, ignore him in passing; it didn't matter, you respected him for his opinion and the fact that he had one and spoke it. That's why I liked and respected him.
What an amazing life he must have led because he stated (I'm paraphrasing here) “if he had to do it all again, he wouldn't change a thing.”
I dedicate this blog to Mr. Andy Rooney, thank you for the memories, the great words and stories you have told over the years. You once said, “Elephants and grandchildren never forget.” Well, I hope we will never forget you, I know I won't.
Rest In Peace Andy Rooney, we will miss you.
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