Some things mark the final inexorable passing of eras. Most of the pioneering broadcasters are now gone. The pioneers of modern music are long gone. The legends of sports now are replaced by replaceable parts in teams that stir little true passion. Now things that were once new and fresh, are now old and retread. The twentieth century seems to be fading in our rear view mirrors slowly but surely. The passing of Dick Clark is just one more reminder that we really do live in a different century than the one most of us grew up in, and lived most of our lives in. The recent death of Don Cornelius is another reminder that those who heavily influenced modern music for the better are now but memories. The changes occurred in that century, from a world of horse drawn carriages, and coal fired ships and trains, to the conquest air and the landing on the moon, from the beginning of wireless transmission, to instantaneous world wide telecommunications, will more than likely not be repeated in that rapid of a pace. Even if it does, the first sense of wonderment can not be regained. It has been released and is gone to the four winds. R.I.P. Mr. Dick Clark.
Very poetic Mr. Carington and a good sentiment. The great musician Levon Helm has also just passed away. I once saw him performing with his band in the 80's.. was amazing. Here's some background on the man and his life.. http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/story/2012/04/19/obit-helm-levon.html...
Excellent sentiments, Gary. I'm afraid you're right. Pioneers pave the way and are soon forgotten. Maybe it's better that way. The first sense of wonderment.....
"The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend .Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth comes again."
one of my favorite quotes from that series.. teaching middle school science I long ago discovered that the frontiers which were so enticing and exciting in my youth are mundane and boring to the youth of today. I feel like we are pushing and struggling to simply achieve mediocrity. now the most exciting thing to look forward to is the next video game. sigh.
Yes, I hear that from many people and sometimes I feel the same. But I think it's not the individuals that are different, it's the surrounding society that has different goals. However, as a father to a four years old and a two years old, I'm still optimistic about our future.
Poverty of spirit... endless need to titillate and entertain... absence of self-generated inner life, reflection... opinions, if held, formed by consensus of the mass of peer-dependent compatriots... I think I'll go have another cup of coffee and go talk to my tomato plants in the greenhouse...
