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3pennies · 09-22-2008, 10:14 AM

Every weekend when I get my paper out pops "Parade" magazine, as I'm sure it does for everyone else out there.

This week in the "personality parade" section :

Q I recently attended a concert by folk legend Gordon Lightfoot and was sad to see the change in his once ruggedly handsome appearance. What happened?-- Pat Barker, Lindenhurst, Ill.
A In 2002, Lightfoot suffered a ruptured aortic aneurysm, similar to the condition that killed actor John Ritter. He endured six weeks in a coma, four surgeries, and two years of extensive rehab. Now 69 and enjoying a busy schedule, Lightfoot is preparing a "live" CD based on his recent concerts in Toronto.

So in Somewhere USA Pat says to his wife "honey, do you remember that ruggedly handsome folk singer Gordon Lightfoot?"

"Of course dear, I've always loved that song about the boat, and the other one about the setting sun"

"Well he's playing in our town, let's attend the show."

After the show

"honey, that was a great evening, but it was sad to see the change in his ruggedly handsome appearance"

"I agree Pat, I was saddened too, how can we find out what happened to his ruggedly handsome appearance?

"Well dear I guess we could use that internet thing try to find out what happened to his ruggedly handsome appearance."

"You could Pat, but why don't you write to Parade magazine to find out the truth. I don't trust the internet."

09-22-2008, 10:14 AM	#1
3pennies Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 97	Why Do I Read Parade Magazine? Every weekend when I get my paper out pops "Parade" magazine, as I'm sure it does for everyone else out there. This week in the "personality parade" section : Q I recently attended a concert by folk legend Gordon Lightfoot and was sad to see the change in his once ruggedly handsome appearance. What happened?-- Pat Barker, Lindenhurst, Ill. A In 2002, Lightfoot suffered a ruptured aortic aneurysm, similar to the condition that killed actor John Ritter. He endured six weeks in a coma, four surgeries, and two years of extensive rehab. Now 69 and enjoying a busy schedule, Lightfoot is preparing a "live" CD based on his recent concerts in Toronto. So in Somewhere USA Pat says to his wife "honey, do you remember that ruggedly handsome folk singer Gordon Lightfoot?" "Of course dear, I've always loved that song about the boat, and the other one about the setting sun" "Well he's playing in our town, let's attend the show." After the show "honey, that was a great evening, but it was sad to see the change in his ruggedly handsome appearance" "I agree Pat, I was saddened too, how can we find out what happened to his ruggedly handsome appearance? "Well dear I guess we could use that internet thing try to find out what happened to his ruggedly handsome appearance." "You could Pat, but why don't you write to Parade magazine to find out the truth. I don't trust the internet."