In this day when we're searching farther and wider for heroes, we lost two in a matter of hours. Both were ill men in their 70s, likely facing years of declining health. Rather than a prolonged and painful departure, they left us quickly and gracefully. Especially Schulz, whose 50-year career was ending the next day. He died in his sleep.
Happiness is a peaceful passing.
My mother never throws anything away, so I bet somewhere we still have it. I seem to remember that happiness also is a jelly bean. Or maybe it was Ronald Reagan who said that. During my sports writing days in Texas, I interviewed Landry as part of a group of media. The only time I spoke personally to him was by accident.