Blogger Gives Tribute

Blogger made a commitment when he started this blog that he will strictly refrain from any sentimentality or hint of seriousness. This week brings an event that justifies a break from that policy. Someone who has meant a lot to me is moving on to better things.

There are very few people in this world who you can rely on to always be there when you're feeling down. I remember the 1996 Presidential Elections. Every single day I was barraged by the incredible realization that President Clinton would be elected again. The Republican Convention, the debates, then election night, what a depressing experience.

Then there was law school, the late nights, the last minute cramming, the uncertainty. Stress by paper. Legal Writing Assignments.

Then the tough times that I went through because of friends who went down the wrong path or hit a difficult snag in life. Or just being plain tired of keeping all of the balls up in the area.

But there was one constant in my life. One person who I knew would be there, writing for the Miami Herald to brighten my day.

So to Dave Barry I say thank you. Thank you for reminding me that laughter is the best medicine. You are the Socrates of newspaper humor. You touched lives by touching funny bones.

You helped me see the rainbow and think "there's something inherently funny about a rainbow, if only I can find it."

To millions of people everywhere, you showed them that if someone make a buck by writing completely nonsensical stuff, that they could too. Of course, most newspaper editors do the same thing, but you inspired people. You told them that it was ok to every once in a while show your true self and break down and laugh.

Thank you Dave Barry.

Argus is just a Dave Barry wannabe.