The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #41629   Message #601394
Posted By: Rick Fielding
30-Nov-01 - 10:22 PM
Thread Name: Feelin' a bit glum? This might help.
Subject: Feelin' a bit glum? This might help.
I've picked up that a few people around here have been in the doldrums lately. I haven't had a great week myself...and George's death, and the continued fallout from 9/11 (mourning, military, and now, legislative) haven't helped....but...a couple of nights ago I watched an amazing man giving a talk to an audience for half an hour on the tube, and I was blown away.

I'd heard of Patch Adams, although I didn't see the movie. He hated it, and reminded the audience that NONE of the principals gave a penny to help his work with sick folks. He's a reluctant celebrity, but understands that it's neccessary to call attention to his work.

What I watched really affected me. He's sort of a guerilla fighter for happiness. I found his site, and read his "10 things to do, etc...." Maybe you might get a kick out of him.

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Rick