We Interrupt Our Regularly Scheduled Program...

...to bring you a link to this article. I'm breaking my self-enforced policy of avoiding politics on my blog (merely because about a million other blogs exist for that purpose and their long "comments" sections usually put me to sleep). But this article, as my husband said, hits the nail on the head.

We can only hope that Lieberman's defeat last night was not a sign of things to come.

Alabama Politics...

...At its Finest.

Forward Rebels

Just in time for football season, the Head family has purchased a new Honda CRV ... the perfect vehicle for hauling a Grove tent!

Hotty Toddy!

An Open Letter to Rachael Ray of The Food Network

Dear Rachael,

I have many reasons to thank you, one being the gorgonzola steak recipe Jason and I made this evening. In fact, "30 Minute Meals" has been quite helpful to my small family of two.

However, I have a gripe. It pertains not to "30 Minute Meals," but to "$40 a Day." My gripe is this: ANYONE could limit herself to spending $40 in ANY town on ANY day if she tipped as badly as you do! In adding up your expenditures, you show us your tab. And I am continually amazed by the meager tips you leave. I'm particularly disappointed because the staff at each restaurant consistently gives you excellent service! (Of course I realize the cameras help you here.) Nonetheless, it's a good thing you film the waiters and waitresses as they bring you your meals and not after they receive your checks!

Just something to think about.

Sincerely,

A.K.H.

The One-Woman Show

One of my favorite things about living in Wetumpka is receiving The News Record, Wetumpka's free weekly newspaper.

I enjoy the paper because it keeps me up-to-date on local happenings without having to pay for a subscription.

But I particularly enjoy the paper, because (almost) every article is written by the same woman. I have actually taken on the challenge each week to hunt through the paper to try to find an article written by someone else. And, the best part is, this same woman has a column!

After reading the paper each week, I have Ms. Peggy Blackburn's view on everything in or around Wetumpka, Alabama. And every time something newsworthy happens I just have to hope that she is available and on the scene. If not, I may never know about it.

Easily Amused

The traffic guy on the radio is named Miles Long.

UPDATE: My husband has made fun of me since this post because I thought this was the guy's actual name. I held my ground, believing it to be so...until I heard the name of another traffic guy on the radio this morning. The name? Major Delay.

Ok, Jason, you win this one.

Jesus Golf Balls--I'm not kidding.

A writer on this blog has a good post about Christian retailing. It puts into words my long-time dread of "catchy" Christian logo t-shirts, bumper stickers, candy, etc. Please understand...I think some of these items can serve a purpose at Vacation Bible School and childrens' ministries.

However, I don't know too many Christians who became believers because of the bumper sticker on the car in front of them. And the point, for me, is this: many of these items seem to serve the believing purchaser more than the outside world they are purported to attract, and they too often substitute for the actual going, preaching, baptizing, and discipling Christians are commanded to do.

(Thanks to Courtney for sending me the link.)