"A" My Name is Alex

I know I promised to get further into Richard Hughes' book and discuss denominationalism today, but I've got a bit of a headache and tired eyes, so today I wanted to present you with something that really struck home with me and made me think.

I recently bought the fifth season of the show Family Ties on DVD.  It's one of my favorite all-time shows from my childhood, and I enjoy watching it even today.  But this particular day, I watched a 2-part episode that I had never seen.  The title of the episode is "A, My Name is Alex," and it deals with the aftermath of the death of Alex Keaton's young friend in an automobile episode.  Yes, it is a "very special episode," but it breaks almost all the conventions of the sitcom and was the winner of multiple awards, including an Emmy.

It resonates with me, because even at the age of 36, I have already had two best friends die.  One passed due to health complications and another, like Brian McNamara's character in the show, died in an automobile accident.  Both were far too young.

These episodes make you think about the people around you and how important every person, no matter how insignificant they may seem at first, is to your life.  And at the end, Alex must answer the question "do you believe in God?"

Enjoy.





(video courtesy of Hulu)