18 October 2003 » pleasant

It is good to have people to admire throughout one’s life. But it is easier to do so in youth. In my youth, several people tried to become ‘real live superheroes.’ One was the Human Fly. One was J. J. Arms. There should be much more about these two men online but I’m not finding it. But the one who, for me, came the closest to being that real-life superhero is not forgotten. And October 17th is his birthday. So happy birthday, Evel Knievel, from someone who jumped over stuff (and didn’t jump over stuff) just like his hero. I’m still jumping over stuff (and not jumping over stuff).