Mister D: I’d like to introduce everyone to Crystal. She’s 14. Crystal wrote me a couple of days ago and said that she would like to write articles whenever I got too tired and busy. Well, I thought that was the nicest offer anyone had given me in a long time…and it was so timely. Mister D was Mister Dumps:-) Anyway, how could I turn that kind of initiative down. I thought it would be refreshing to hear from someone so young that admired Bette. Ms. Midler’s influence seems to span generations and I personally am grateful for that. So anytime Crystal writes…the beginning of the headline will read “Crystal’s Corner”. I asked her to just write a small piece about why Bette was relevant to her during these chaotic times…kind of put her on the spot. I know the subject matter is dicey, but the message is from the heart, so please be respectful. And, Crystal, thank you for the offer and taking the time:
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War And Bette
This truly is a chaotic time. Personally I don’t believe in fighting nor that having a “war” is going to solve anything. Last year’s World Trade Center attacks of September 11th were rather upsetting, too. Too bad we didn’t have Bette Midler singing “Wind Beneath My Wings” or another touching song at New York’s Yankee Stadium again.
If only she knew that she makes such a difference.
Last year she ran over to be closer to the audience, blowing kisses from a blue carpeted runway, to victims, family members of victims, and the rescue workers from this tragedy.
I think we could use a little Bette to brighten our days. Hopefully, Bette will do another tribute and hopefully this fighting will stop.
Crystal
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Thank you, Crystal!
