why I am so wrecked by the death of Tim Russert. I've been catching up on some of the tributes that I hadn't had the chance to see before now. I think that part of it is that he has been part of the political picture from the time I started following politics. Without realizing it, he somehow became part of my political consciousness. During the current primary season he was always around and when he made certain proclamations I was really happy.
Along with that I also think it's because I "love" the NBC family. I know, that sounds totally ridiculous. The thing is, in my life, NBC is pretty much it. I first remember watching the Today show when I was young and staying with my Grandmother. The today show was on while she got breakfast ready for Grandpa, herself, and little old me. (I can see the green and brown placemats on the table and her placemat on the counter where she would eat while reading the paper). I watched Charles and Diana's wedding on the Today show. All the important news events I watched on NBC (usually KING 5) and MSNBC. Given the choice, for any news, I pick NBC and it's affiliates.
So, the NBC family comes into my home and has come into my home most of my life. I've grown with these people. I trust them. I love them. They take care of me when various events are happening (even the joyful ones and fun ones like the Olympics and Elections). I care about these people and their hearts are a little broken. I think no small amount of my pain comes from wanting to hug, Matt, Tom, Keith, David, Brian, Richard, Andrea, Kelly, and everyone else who has come into my home (hell! my bedroom) throughout the years. God bless them too!
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