Well, maybe there is some justice left in this world. Maybe, occasionally, cream rises to the top and true ability can trump phony posturing.
Dancing with the Stars finally got it right and made Jennifer Gray and Derek Hough legitimate and deserved winners of the contest. Even the Palin Powerhouse of voluminous and staged phone calls for once were not enough to overcome true talent.
And in baseball two nice guys, both having overcome personal problems, are the M.V.P.s of both leagues: Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds in the National League, who overcame psychological problems due to the unexpected death of his father in 2009 and had an outstanding year in leading the Reds to the playoffs for the first time in 15 years; and Josh Hamilton of the Texas Rangers, who overcame a background of alcoholism and drug abuse which had blighted his immense talent and set him back 5 years in development and has now won the batting title in the American League.
And Stan the Man Musial, one of the heroes of my young manhood, the great St. Louis
Cardinal outfielder for 20-odd years, Hall of Famer, married for 70 years, most beloved citizen of St. Louis---now he's a Medal of Freedom winner at age 90!
Yes. I'm happy to say, occasionally nice guys do finish first!
And a happy Thanksgiving and a host of blessings to you all!
Here's back to you on the happy Thanksgiving. And thanks for pointing out that on occasion, good things do happen to good people. It seems to happen so infrequently that sometimes we we forget it can.
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