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Charleton Heston Has Died

He was one of the good ones, a man reminding us of an era when being proud individualists and being an American First was what defined us. We're working to bring that back and we can point to men like Heston, John Wayne and Ronald Reagan for inspiration on our journey.

Charleton Heston, 83, Actor Played Larger-Than-Life Figures

Charlton Heston, the Oscar-winning actor who achieved stardom playing larger-than-life figures including Moses, Michelangelo and Andrew Jackson in historical epics and went on to become a best-selling author, a contentious Hollywood labor leader, an unapologetic gun advocate and darling of conservative causes, has died. He was 83.

Heston died Saturday at his Beverly Hills home, his family said in a statement. In 2002, he had been diagnosed with symptoms similar to those of Alzheimer's disease.

With a booming baritone voice, the tall, ruggedly handsome actor delivered his signature role as the prophet Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 Biblical extravaganza "The Ten Commandments," raising a rod over his head as God miraculously parts the Red Sea...

"I don't seem to fit really into the 20th century," Heston said in a 1965 interview. "Pretty soon, though, I've got to get a part where I wear pants with pleats and pockets."

Heston stunned the entertainment world in August 2002 when he made a poignant and moving videotaped address announcing his illness.

A few days after his dramatic announcement, Heston would sit down for an interview in his beloved Coldwater Canyon home, which he always said "Ben-Hur" had built, and faced the uncertain future with brave resolve and a sense of humor.

"The world is a tough place," he said with a chuckle. "You're never going to get out of it alive."

Late in life, Heston's stature as a political firebrand overshadowed his acting. He became demonized by gun control advocates and liberal Hollywood when he became president of the National Rifle Assn. in 1998...

A 'darling' for us, indeed, but the loss of a man who fought for everyone's civil rights is a loss for all, whether some understand that or not. Thank you Mr. Heston, and God rest your soul.

Posted by Tammy · April 5, 2008 09:51 PM · Permalink · Comments (14)
Hero | History | Hollywood/Films | Inspiration

Wow--Look at What Apple Has Done Now

Must. Have. It.

Meet the world's thinnest notebook--the MacBook Air. I hesitated getting a new MacBook Pro, now I'm glad I did. This is making me hyperventilate almost as much as the Kimber .45 :) But will my iPhone be jealous?

Congrats to SondraK-The Official (Again) Grandest Diva of All

Official Diva SondraK, with me on Some Beach.

I want to thank all the Tammy Peeps for getting me into the Top 4 of Gay Patriot's Grande Conservative Blogress Diva 2008 competition. The official winner is SondraK, who has won before. Once a Grande Diva, always a Grande Diva. I am also honored that SondraK very generously announced that I am her honorary co-Diva. Cool. I'll take it. I am more than pleased to be with her on her Some Beach.

Yes, it's pretty cool to be nominated and be able to hold my head high, considering the boys at Gay Patriot have a Top 4 instead of a Top 3. I think that is very sweet of them and only matters to me, of course, considering I was #4. I did consider surrendering to SondraK when she was a good 1000 votes ahead of everyone, but that would have been way too French, so I decided to stay to the end, no matter what. What did it get me? It got me on a chick's lap on a beach. Not too bad.

If you are unfamiliar with SondraK, now is your chance to visit her site and see what all the fuss is about. While I'm happy for her, I probably won't help her with that damn dress she wears every year she wins...you know, the one where you have to carry the rest of the dress because there's a mile of fabric that trails behind? Yeah, like Princess Diana's wedding dress. I've suggested the simple tuxedo, with tails if that turns her on, but at least with a tux no one has to carry your clothes behind you.

Bottom line, she won. But only for 2008. Remember SondraK, 2009 is another year, and just one year away during which all the rest of us can practice being Diva-ish.

Posted by Tammy · December 20, 2007 12:00 AM · Permalink · Comments (5)
Cultural Commentary | Gadgets/Toys | Good News | Inspiration | Internet/Communication

Your Trick for the Day

Baby Sydney
A Message from Sydney Bruce:

Humans, this short and sweet trick is easier if you've had a beer or two. Otherwise, don't even try.

Posted by Tammy · September 29, 2007 12:59 PM · Permalink · Comments (3)
Animal Issues | Education | Health & Fitness | Inspiration

What Makes America Different

Are people like Randy Pausch, a Carnegie Mellon University computer-science professor. Professor Pausch is dying of cancer, and recently participated in the "Last Lecture Series." Pausch's choice of topic, his hope and optimism is an inspiration and a reminder of what makes our nation different--the nature of Americans. It's a reminder to us about what really matters, the importance of being grateful, and the beauty of the lives we have. Click the link for the complete story and video of his lecture. (HT to MIchelle via Powerline).

A Beloved Professor Delivers The Lecture of a Lifetime

...They had come to see him give what was billed as his "last lecture." This is a common title for talks on college campuses today. Schools such as Stanford and the University of Alabama have mounted "Last Lecture Series," in which top professors are asked to think deeply about what matters to them and to give hypothetical final talks. For the audience, the question to be mulled is this: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance?...

At Carnegie Mellon, however, Dr. Pausch's speech was more than just an academic exercise. The 46-year-old father of three has pancreatic cancer and expects to live for just a few months. His lecture, using images on a giant screen, turned out to be a rollicking and riveting journey through the lessons of his life...

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Dying Professor's Lesson of a Lifetime

Posted by Tammy · September 21, 2007 10:32 AM · Permalink · Comments (0)
Education | Hero | Inspiration