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Guest — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:51:52 -0400

I think you are reading this incorrectly. In the first paragraph, it states I "still" admire my parents meaning from when I was a child through adulthood. Sorry for the misunderstanding. My parents are wonderful people and I that respect has always been reflected in my writing. Vicky

Whom do you admire?

Guest — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 08:36:11 -0400

I was very sorry to read that you never admired your parents, as a child or as an adult. From all the postings you have written and your outlook and observations on life, I bet they had a great influence on your growth as a child and adult.

My Parents are incredible.

Guest — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:21:10 -0500

My Parents are incredible. They are still together and love and respect each other. CM

Who Do You Admire?

Vicky Emerson — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 15:00:45 -0500

When I was a kid, the people I looked up to are quite a bit different than those I look up to now. I still admire my parents and respect their relationship, which has produced a 40-year marriage.

Of course when I was a kid, I was enamored with Michael Jackson (he still looked like a human being then), my piano teacher, Christa McAuliffe, Madonna (who didn't?) and the ultimate teenage heartthrob, Johnny Depp.

My life is clearly much different now and I haven't used a Trapper Keeper in many years (decades?) to display my undying adoration for my idols. Today, I look up to people who follow their heart, who have a passion, who don't follow the status quo, and who aren't afraid to take a few risks to fulfill their dreams.

I admire women and men who have grit and tenacity, who work hard, who push themselves to realize a goal and still maintain a good sense of humor. When I was a kid, my role models were the people I saw on TV or heard on the radio.

There are still a few folks in the media that may match my current criteria, but overall, the folks I look up to are my peers and many of them I feel fortunate to call friends.

So, FWW readers, who do you look up to?