News Flash - The French Like Us

Happy, happy, joy, joy. Watching the news this week on the political front helped me to understand the answer to the question, how low can you go? Our Commander in Chief was all about making sure the world knows we have a renewed friendship with the French. This is what I meant by rock bottom.

All due respect to the French people. Not that the truly self absorbed need it. But history should teach us a lesson about the French. Each time we become friends it costs us! Then they repay us by dumping on us. Beware!

I was glad to see this interaction with the French allowed a number in Congress to find something to do! The House and Senate Dining Rooms had renamed their bits of potato that accompany a hamburger to "Freedom Fries" when the sour puss of France wouldn't play well five years ago. Well this week in Congress have flip flopped, surprise, we are back to French Fries.

Glad to see we have made great progress. Lafayette, would be proud. Liberty, Democracy and French Fried Potatoes.

Boodles got to Go in a Limbo

This post comes under the kids say the darndest things category. Princess Dabba ran into my room this morning all excited. Dad, Dad, did you get to see that Boodles got to ride in a Limbo last night? I said, A Limbo?

Yep, it came to the door to pick her up last night on here way to a birthday party. It was really long, white with lots of doors and windows.

The excitement that early in the morning drew a crowd. The Minister of Plain comes in hears that Boodles got to ride in a Limbo last night. He said it was a Hummer. Confusion of the face of the Princess. It was a Limbo, she shot back at the Minister.

I smiled and it explained it is called a Limo. Princess smiled, kissed my face and said, "It was a Hummer Limo."

Sixteen Years Today

It seems like yesterday that my lovely bride said, "I Do" to the big question posed by the priest standing in front of friends and family. Well, maybe not just yesterday! Today is the anniversary of that joyous event. Sixteen years ago, on Saturday, November 9, 1991 was the big day. Life has been fun and interesting ever since.

Don't know what life would have been like had the Big Event not taken place, nor, do I want to ever find out.

Happy Sixteenth Anniversary Punkin. I love you. Thanks for putting up with me.

The Envelope - Please

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And the Winner Is!!!

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Amazing Facts I Question

A recent study found the average American walks about 900 miles per year.

Another study found Americans drink, on average, 22 gallons of beer a year.

That means, on average, Americans get about 41 miles to the gallon.Kind Of Makes You Proud To Be American.

It makes me feel better to know I get better mileage than most SUV's.

Someone has some splaining' to do

For those of you out there who actually saw the show you will recognize the headline of this post as a version of the Lucille Ball Show and the quote from Ricky when something happened, "Lucy, you have some splaining to do!" ...

Two of my children came home from school today and a travesty of justice has taken place. There should be an investigation, call CNN, get Tim Russert to come ask some tough questions, the New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, and the Washington Times should be alerted.

My son and daughter are wonderful children. But, something has to give. The story I heard was unbelievable.

They each received a 103 on their spelling tests. Not a 100 plus the 5 bonus points for a total of 105 points they normally receive. This is the first time the score hasn’t been every point, all 105. What form of non-violent punishment should be used? Time to contact the President and the Attorney General Nominee to discuss what constitutes torture.

I have to keep from biting a hole in my lip. The grades on my report cards and papers rarely had scores of 103. I am very proud of them. This better not happen again! Smile!

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Purple Dragons Wrap Up the Season

This evening was it. The finale to the season. The young men of the Purple played a heck of a game. The last game of the flag football season was played out on the eve of Halloween.

With a crisp cool breeze the Purple Dragons took to the field under the Lights of the Sports Complex. They were very excited about playing and discussing what each was planning to dress as for Halloween. You know, you have to get the business stuff out of the way before the game.

From what I hear the first half went very well. An extended business meeting kept me away from my appointed job as defensive coordinator for much of the game. However, I made it in time to see my son run the ball. Check out the running legs! And I got to see a funny play.

On 3rd down and a long way to first down the speedy Mr. Kyler is given the ball. He runs a sweep to the left in the backfield. He sees an opening and tears down the field. About 30 yards down field he is beginning to loose the other team. Then all of a sudden a very blond, pint size three year old who has been playing on the field realizes he is now part of the game. His mom arrives after the other kids ran carefully by. There were no penalties for extra players. It was great we actually saw the Missouri version of the 12th Man, well 11 1/4 since he was kind of young.

A great time was had by all. Go Purple Dragons. Till next year! On to Basketball season.

Fall Yall Giveaway

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