He's A Trooper

We tuned into Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve on Satuday night to see how well he's doing. He had a stroke just before last year's New Year's Rockin' Eve.

It was good to see him. Not that I'm a big Dick Clark fan - or a big New Year's Rockin' Eve fan - but he is an American icon. His voice was slurred somewhat and it appeared that he couldn't move his right arm. It must have been difficult for a guy who makes his living in front of the camera being there less than perfect. My guess is that it took a lot of effort and courage to put himself out there like that.

I would hate to have a stroke. They're always capricious and almost always pernicious. My grandmother had a stroke that left her in a wheelchair. Physical therapy didn't help her much.

Here's hoping Dick Clark's therapy keeps him on the road to full recovery.
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