Date Completed: 6/19/2010
This item ended up on my list because last year, I thought it was pretty neat to meet both Tim Pawlenty and Amy Kloubuchar at a couple of events. Regardless of any stand on politics, it was just plain cool to shake hands with these local representatives and discuss healthcare in such an interesting political climate. But what really defines a term like “famous”? I recently turned to dictionary.com for help and noted the following definition so that I’d have an idea when I had completed this item:
1. having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated
2. first-rate; excellent
3. notorious
One could argue that many individuals are “famous” based on that definition. I mean, imagine how many first-rate individuals you’re already met this year! This has presented a bit of a challenge for me in terms of THE LIST because there are so many people to choose from.
I could take credit for meeting Katja Jordan, whom I met through work. I consider Katja and her husband Nick famous because they’re going to be completing the Multiple Sclerosis Challenge Walk in September and they’re doing a fabulous job at fundraising through garage sale benefits and other creative ideas. To me, this makes them first-rate. Please consider donating to their fundraising effort - it's simple, just click here.
At a recent MN Orchestra benefit (Crash the Ball), I met violist Matt Young who is an absolute doll. I’d consider him famous as a celebrated and accomplished musician with the gift of humility.
And, I spent some time with MN House candidate Rick Rice recently at the Parktacular event (#24 on THE LIST). In between shaking hands and meeting his constituents, he helped me move orange cones from the street when cars needed to come through the neighborhood. His election isn’t until October, but by the definition above, he’s famous.
So, I’m going to consider this item complete. If I happen to cross paths with a celebrity any time this year (slightly different definition than famous), I’ll update this post. In the meantime, I’ll bet most of you are famous and I like that about you too!
1. having a widespread reputation, usually of a favorable nature; renowned; celebrated
2. first-rate; excellent
3. notorious
One could argue that many individuals are “famous” based on that definition. I mean, imagine how many first-rate individuals you’re already met this year! This has presented a bit of a challenge for me in terms of THE LIST because there are so many people to choose from.
I could take credit for meeting Katja Jordan, whom I met through work. I consider Katja and her husband Nick famous because they’re going to be completing the Multiple Sclerosis Challenge Walk in September and they’re doing a fabulous job at fundraising through garage sale benefits and other creative ideas. To me, this makes them first-rate. Please consider donating to their fundraising effort - it's simple, just click here.
At a recent MN Orchestra benefit (Crash the Ball), I met violist Matt Young who is an absolute doll. I’d consider him famous as a celebrated and accomplished musician with the gift of humility.
And, I spent some time with MN House candidate Rick Rice recently at the Parktacular event (#24 on THE LIST). In between shaking hands and meeting his constituents, he helped me move orange cones from the street when cars needed to come through the neighborhood. His election isn’t until October, but by the definition above, he’s famous.
So, I’m going to consider this item complete. If I happen to cross paths with a celebrity any time this year (slightly different definition than famous), I’ll update this post. In the meantime, I’ll bet most of you are famous and I like that about you too!
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