Frank - 17 February 2011 08:43 PM

Historically, within a smaller community, citizens could achieve renown by becoming the best in their field, locally. The citizens a few towns over might never hear of you, but who cares about them? Everyone has his place within smaller societies.

I don’t mean to say localism/decentralisation is a cure-all, but it’s another facet.

Yes, very frequently a town might have someone who is the “best singer” or “best actor” without them having to leave or adopt unhealthy lifestyles.

Blessings,
Laurel

Amy Winehouse Found Dead

No surprises here.

Laurel

On a related note: The 27 Club

From the article:

Now there’s, of course, debate as to if any beauty queen can truly be a good role model for our daughters. But Fakih had/has some potential as her winning the crown was a win for immigrants. And while people make mistakes, driving drunk is such a careless, selfish decision to make, it’s much worse in my opinion than some nude pictures or a racy video. Those kind of things hurt only the girls themselves, getting behind the wheel of a car while under the influence puts the lives of everyone on the road in danger. And that she allegedly did that and then lied about it, will in part define her in some very unfortunate ways.

Former Miss USA Rima Fakih Really Sets a Bad Example This Time

Still trying to hit a new low…
Lindsay Lohan is a sellout! Nude Playboy photo spread is ‘flying off the shelves’

Slightly older “role model” bites the dust.

Whitney Houston Dies at Age 48

Photos taken of her the previous evening, after a hard night of partying.

Looking Worse for Wear

The “right to party” and die young…
Beastie Boys’ MCA Dead at 47