On May 4th, 2009 funny man Dom DeLuise passed away. 

My thoughts go out to his family and friends.  While I did not know him personally, I did have the privilege of meeting him in the summer of 1983, when I was 12 years old.

 
Josh & Dom - Who Looks Funnier?

My grandparents were taking me on a trip to New York, Washington DC and then to Arizona where they were filming Cannonball Run II. (My grandfather was buddies with Sammy Davis Jr. who was also in the movie, but that is another story)

‘Twas the night before Christmas when all through the gym
Not a carb was found lurking near fit, plump or slim.
The dumbbells were stacked on the racks with great care
Just waiting for clients to pick up a pair.

The trainers all cautioned them to be committed
No visions of sugarplums would be permitted.
And Josh, the big boss man, reminded them all
Carter Fitness is there, if from your diet you fall.

When out in the parking lot arose such a clatter
Josh sprinted outside to see what was the matter.
When what to his eyes should emerge on the scene
But a red suited man with no fitness regime.

I wanted to wish all the fathers out there a very happy Father’s Day. And especially to my father,Ted Carter who taught me (among other things) happiness in life is not found in the money or possessions you have, but in the people that you love and people who love you.

To my Dad, Happy Fathers Day.

Ted & Josh Carter - 1973

Joshua Carter
http://carterfitness.com