You sat in a big comfy chair, listening to Mahaila Jackson from 50 years ago. She still sounds sweeter than ever. She lives on tape. You Studs will live in every person you touched. You touched my mind. I always tell people I am a therapist by day and Studs Terkel wannabe by night. I write interviews for a website in Rogers Park. I am proud of my 40+ interviews. They are getting better and better. I think something that really helps is really listneing. I listen to what people are saying also I try to hear what they may want to say but the tongue is twisitng on them.
People say "I know you are listening." I am proud of my abilities of hearing and capturing it on paper or video. Some gem, some kernel of truth of that person. I wind up liking and caring about all the people I interview. I may not always agree with all their opinions. I wonder if you feel the same way.
Happy Birthday Studs Terkel!!
With Regard and Affection
Eve Brownstone
Third Generation of Free Thinker and Compassionate Heart
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