While I was on a recent morning walk Ann Landers (Esther Pauline Lederer) came to mind, probably some random question on some topic. In fact I don't even remember what it was I was wondering about as I write this.
I retrieved my phone out of my fanny pack and pulled up an interview with her on You Tube.
Seeing Ann and her signature hair style made me smile as did hearing Ann’s unmistakable voice; a little raspy and filled with confidence.
You see Ann, also referred to as America's Mom was a staple in our house or rather her advice columnwas.
Ann was a staple in many households all across America as she advised thousands and thousands of families just like ours.
I honestly don't believe there was a topic that was off limits with Ann.
She truly was a bit of a national institution and cultural icon.
Even if you did not agree with her advice you couldn't help but find her interesting.
Ann went from syndication in 25 newspapers to a readership of 90 million.
On one occasion after speaking to students at Yale she was asked this question.
“Why are people so drawn to you?”
She replied; “I am REAL. I was also taught by my parents to be able to laugh at life, not joke about it-but laugh through those challenging times.”
May we all remember to be real and laugh just a bit more.
Wishing you a beautiful weekend friends.🍁
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