ON THE COVER OF PARADE — by Steve Nadis
I’ve done my part in promoting Parade Magazine in these pages. Now it’s time for Parade to do something for me like, for instance, putting me on the cover. I’d be delighted to tell James Brady, Dotson Rader, or some other trusted scribe my inspirational story: about how I graduated from a prestigious public high school with great promise as my class’ sole “Dartmouth Book Award” winner and then how I squandered my talent and seemingly accomplished nothing for years–lost in a miasma of indecision and unfulfilled expectations–only to find fulfillment later (when all had written me off, especially myself [more on that later!]) through family, work, and, most importantly, blogging. (Note to James, Dotson, or one of the editors of Parade: Please leave a comment in the box below to arrange an interview. I’m happy to speak with you anytime, except during my scheduled volleyball or handball games, or during reruns of “The Office,” or during my daily sudoku break, or during what has traditionally come to be called in our household “Daddy’s time.” Apart from the aforementioned obligations, and a few others I forgot to mention, I’ll be glad to meet with you anytime. Please let me know when the photographers are coming so that I’ll be sure to make my bed.)
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Thanks Jeff. That’s about the nicest one-word comment I can remember.
After the 1st 6 lines, I thought it was going somewhere. (Makin’ more “light” of George W.) Then I realized our commander-in-chief never would of won a BOOK award, though he DID find fulfillment later by launching (I believe) a personal revenge attack against Hassam, ’cause- after all- as he said once to a reporter, “He tried to kill my Daddy!”
He just may end up on the cover of Newsweek in Dec.’08.
Caption: “The Mistake of the New Century” …or not.
You’re probably right, Marco; W. will probably make the cover of Newsweek before I make the cover of Parade. But, for me, it’s going to be worth the wait.
I’ve always wanted to be on the cover of Cigar Aficionado; seems more Boosh-wah-zie.
I never thought of that one, which would cause me to change my image. (For years, I’ve been viewed as a rabid anti-smoker.)
yeah, I’ve never smoked a day in my life either… still, “Class” is often smoke and mirrors anyway.
this blog looks great,i hope i can read your article very soon.