The Two Madonnas

It's sad that, apparently, Alex Rodriguez (or A-Rod as I like to call him during the past week when I've actually known who he is) and his wife, Cynthia, have split up.

This happened after A-Rod was seen visiting the Central Park West apartment of Madonna, whom he has described as his "soul mate."

As of this writing, Madonna, age 50, hasn't commented on her relationship with the 17 years younger A-Rod.

Mr. Rodriguez, please be careful. I realize you're a super star but Madonna is way out of your league. She's reinvented herself more times than Microsoft and has left many broken hearts along the trail.

Twenty years ago when Madonna was merely 30 years old, a person I know who is an industrial cleaner was summoned to a Catholic cathedral after a bad storm.

His 15 year old son was begrudgingly pressed into service. But when the son heard his dad on the phone discussing a huge stained glass "Madonna" window he became extraordinarily excited about the job.

Needless to say that it was a big let down for the kid when he discovered that the priceless window was merely depicting the mother of our Lord.

I hope that, over the years, he has rethought his priorities.

Because, despite the current Kabblah thing, Madonna is no Madonna.


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