Reflection on an Empty Chair

Tim Russert had a few years on me but not that many and so, like a lot of Americans, I'm guessing his passing isn't just about the loss of his wit and humor in the political arena but also a heads-up about mortality.

Of course, it's doubly impactful because the "empty chair" on Sunday's Meet the Press came on Father's Day and Russert has become known for his own love for his father and his son.

Today, during this Father's Day that he never got to, I took a walk, went for a swim and thought about what I can do to stick around a little longer for my own family.  There's work to be done but it's important work.  Probably Russert would approve of using his untimely death as a chance to take stock.  Can't write much more now, we've got some family time carved out...