I'm not much into politics and being a Republican (but wanting to vote democrat this year) I was never much of a fan of the Kennedy's. I also grew up a generation or 2 after the whole "Camelot" era so I really never understood all the hype or why they were even considered "America's Royal Family".

My idea of Kennedy's is dysfunction. Drinking, womanizing, "old" money. I've always viewed Teddy as the prodigal son. The one who always wanted to be but never would be President. I picture his red face and huge head sipping champagne. Just a bit too much champagne. Ok....waaaayyyy too much champagne. I imagine his ex wife Joan and all of her boozing. And the kids with their garden variety of dysfunction.
I think of Chappaquiddick and Mary Jo Kopechne. The parties.

Over priviledged brats I guess would sum up my thoughts on the Kennedys.

So why did this picture cause me to burst into tears this morning??



I guess no matter what happens I hate to hear of someone being sick or dying.

My heartfelt wishes for a quick recovery goes out to the Kennedy's.