There has not been a time in my (very Irish Catholic) life when the Kennedys have not been significant to the political world. Though we all knew this was coming, it hardly seems real.
The tribute video to Senator Kennedy at the 2008 Democratic convention:
...not sure if it's because I grew up on the West Coast, or because of my age, or the whole non-Irish Catholic thing, or what, but I've never gotten into the Kennedy thing. The German paper has written up Ted Kennedy's death as if some kind of dynasty has collapsed, some American royalty, but for me, it's just... some rich people who lived in Martha's Vineyard or Maine or something and were in politics. I know, I'm awful, but Camelot to me is something imaginary and... English.
Colleen Mondor is a reviewer for Booklist, Bookslut, Eclectica Magazine and the Voices of New Orleans. I also write fiction and listen to great music. This site is all about the literary world and my place within it.
August 26
2009
05:59 AM
Despite all the scandals that plagued Ted and the Kennedy family. He and his family have done some much for the working class over the years.
They've experienced so mych tragedy in their lived; I admire them all.