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...national sport in the U.S., and a tone of superiority had crept into many public pronouncements emanating from Tokyo. Akio proposed that the two of us attempt to counter this trend through "dialogue" that would be taped for TV and then published in Japan. His purpose was to remind his fellow citizens of their enduring political, economic and cultural links to the U.S. The two of us--along with a retinue of TV technicians--spent a fascinating day at my home in Westchester County, N.Y., discussing this and other matters. Our day together had a great effect on me personally...
...waiting around in fancy places." Overworked and ever-stressed Krok General Manager George Hicks, who has lined up two gigs for this Friday night and three for the next eveningoeach paying over a grandohad to whip out his over-used cell phone to call Stetson in his room and remind him to rejoin the group for their next concert. That was an hour ago and now Chess and the rest of the Kroks are sitting around in the parlor at the Faculty Club, waiting to sing for more corporate types fresh off a day at the Ryder Cup. Increasingly drunk...
Children of prior generations didn't get to go to formal events for their parents, other than funerals. So, by comparison, I guess I'm lucky. And I've developed key coping mechanisms, like buying presents that can't be kept in their home to remind me of my complicity in the union. Things like theater tickets or a gift certificate to a restaurant fit into this category. My mom's suggestion, that we chip in for a Jacuzzi...
...Today, we take for granted that Sein Fein will visit the [British] Prime Minister at 10 Downing St.," said the former Speaker of the Irish House. He went on to remind the audience that such was not always the case...
Before this race is over, voters may well see through Bush's posturing. Even if they don't, there is a danger in running as an anti-politician. It only takes a couple of Jesse Venturas bashing organized religion to remind us why we've been electing those loathsome politicians to office all these years in the first place. And as columnist E.J. Dionne Jr. '73 wrote yesterday, Ventura's act is already wearing thin. By the time Ventura-style brashness no longer seems like such a smart political move, will it be too late for Bush to change gears...