HEROES

Two of my heroes died this week. Ben Bradlee and Oscar de la Renta. I came to age when these larger than life men were coming into their prime years of achievement. 

Ben Bradlee--charismatic and daring, publishing what no other had dared.

Oscar de la Renta--equally charismatic and the perfect gentleman who chose to improve the lives of those he touched.

I'm still tearing up as I write this--and I never knew these gentlemen. 

My hope is that new heroes rise up to fill these, now empty, memorable shoes.