As a kid I was a fan of the “Ellen” sitcom, and was
heartbroken when it was cancelled. I’ve read the books she’s authored, spent
hours cracking up with my college friends watching her standup, believed she
was the true star of Finding Nemo,
and celebrated when she became the host of her own talk show 10 years ago.
There is so much to love about Ellen Degeneres—she’s hilarious, giving, kind,
energetic and most importantly a true positive force in our society.
I’ve been watching this current season more regularly than I
have in the past, and have been truly heart warmed by Ellen’s focus on
acknowledging regular citizens for their heroic acts or deservedness. She opens
her stage to celebrities, of course, but also to hikers who worked to save a
dog they found stranded, a couple living happily and optimistically despite
their need to rent an unfurnished apartment after a home foreclosure, the
former Boy Scout advocating for equality within the scouting organization. She
throws her support and friendship behind all of these people, making her show
not just one of entertainment but as a venue to spread kindness, tolerance and
encouragement. I’ve thought a lot this week after watching her show that the
world is truly a better place because Ellen Degeneres is in it, and I am so
thankful she is.
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