A daily commentary by the Swans

May 31, 1996

The best someone else did...

by Frank Wycoff

Dear readers, it does seem that I cannot break out of this infamous writer's block just yet. Please accept this as something from my past I wish to share.

I USE TO ADMIRE I used to admire

Men who sailed the unknown seas or climb dangerous mountains, Who flew planes in the Yukon or parachuted for fun, Men who built their own house and planted with their own hands, Giants who built shopping centers and skyscapers 100 stories high.

I used to admire

Priest who missionaried in China and scientists who discovered cures, Industrialists who built empires, celebrities who made a mark.

Now I'm glad I've lived long enough to do some of the things

I used to admire.

Lately I only admire people

Who do what they have to do.
JAMES KAVANAUGH - 1975

Thank you for reading!

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