Just One Person

My personal fave - "The Fisher King"

Today we learned that Robin Williams decided to end his journey on this earth.  Certainly everyone has his or her own favorite role of Robin's, and if you've forgotten any of them, the Internet is filled with clips.  And it seems that every one I watch brings back the joy of watching Robin perform.

Robin was an amazing talent and apparently a really nice guy.  He wasn't perfect, and had many of the same hangup we all have, or might have.  But somewhere along his life, he made millions happy, just by being who he was or who he could be in any given role.

I'll miss Robin the Actor and Robin the Comedian and Robin the Public Figure.  I wish that Robin the Private Person hadn't had the dark moments that ultimately led to his decision to leave it all.  Ultimately it was his decision, and he made it.

But the most important thing to remember, and to learn, is the impact that he had on so many lives.  Certainly his entertainment career touched millions.  But his philanthropic work, his donation of his time and money, his kindness and compassion will remain and touch millions more.

His life was just one life - but it touched us all.  And maybe that's the final lesson we should all listen to - that our life may be just one life, and although we may not be famous, we can still touch another life and make it better.

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Today was a great day because:  I actually accomplished a thing or two; Steve's safe travel to Florida