Boo

Special dedication going out to Jerry Lee...

Contrary to earlier reports: Jerry Lee Lewis is not dead.

So...you've already cursed at it. Did you smack it and curse some more? Beyond that...I'm not much help when a computer shits the bed.

Welcome aboard Pedro. Glad you found the Train.

Fried okra. I know we had this debate on another thread and I was voted down by a resounding margin. However, I'm stubborn and refuse to concede defeat. Other options would be: fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits, beans and greens, banana pudding, and some genuine sweet tea.

For the record, I was playing peek-a-boo with the boy at 3 a.m. this morning. Jackson has started waking up between two or three in the morning. Gets a diaper change and a bite to eat. Then it's right back to bed for the little fella...Nope. He wants to stay up and play for a while. All I can say is "well, bless your heart" to those people who suggest getting eight hours of uninterrupted sleep every night.

What a nice song...

Nobody ever has a clear answer for why we shouldn't swim in Reelfoot Lake. What are they hiding down there?

Resting up from a big day down on the farm. Loaded up the Boo Crew and went to a Fall Festival / Halloween Spookfest. The kids made their public debut in their Halloween costumes. Maddie was a penguin. Jackson was a monkey. The monkey costume has a tail on it that is just long enough for Jackson to gnaw on it...and that's just what he did. Hayrides. Corn mazes. Trick or treating...Good times! Also learned something new about Sugar Britches today: she loves caramel apples. So if I talk my way into trouble in the future, I might be able to bribe my way back into her good graces with a simple caramel apple. These are the things a man needs to know.

Too late.

Good job Saz. This calls for something festive from down in your neck of the woods...

Sitting alone with my thoughts. I read a couple of articles about the future of the petrodollar last night. Now, nobody wants to talk to me.

The question is: when will you stop taking the calls? The thoughts of smoking are actually inconsequential. Our reaction to those thoughts is significant. I've thrown away quit attempts in the past because I allowed those thoughts to set up shop in my head and became obsessive to the point of lighting up again. More recently, I learned that those thoughts can be dismissed. It took practice and repetition but it can be done. Observe the thoughts for what they are and swat them away. You don't have to kill the beast; you only have to stop feeding it.

Special dedication going out to my old friend The Right Reverend Vinbo. This song probably wasn't written about him, but it just as easily could have been.

Not saying that Jackson's birthday party got out of control, but he did have to take a bath after enjoying his supper last night. The Birthday Boy managed to get sweet potatoes in his ears and hair. The boy is a messy eater.

Jackson Blan now has a half-a-year under his belt, six months-old today. At his last check-up the boy weighed in at 25 pounds, 4 ounces, he's our little big guy. The biggest development of late with Jackson is he can now pull up on things with a little assistance. Once he gets himself braced, he can stand up for a while He is trying to walk while holding on to things. Does a good job bracing his weight on his legs but coordinating everything to move together is still a work in progress. He loves to hold himself up by the big window in the living room. Looks outside and babbles a lot, Jackson gives us a running commentary about what's going on in the front yard. If Jackson is not in the mood for standing around, he can always hitch a ride with Maddie. Jackson will sit in Maddie's wagon and she pushes him all over the house. Maddie is the conductor giving instructions. Jackson just grins and laughs. Big sister is in charge, little brother is just happy to be along for the ride. Jackson is happy, healthy, and carefree. Happy Birthday little buddy.

Don't want to rush things.... However, who's gonna paint the town red if we're not out there busting a move?

Congratulations DenaliBlues. You're doing great.

Smoking...NOPE! Great quit...Yep! Good job CB.

Take good care of yourself and get well soon Doreen. I know you'll be back in the saddle soon.