Got to be quick today. I have to draw two cartoons and my son is graduating preschool. Yes, I know I have two jobs but that is the most important thing going on today in my world. Oh yes, I’m honored to be emceeing Pepsi Pops again this year. Come out tonight to the Reservoir and say hello. Would love to see you there. Rain should hold off until tomorrow — but it looks like Saturday and Sunday was be pretty damp. One to three inches of rain is forecasted.
Today’s Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog. My daily quest not to be a blob.
Short Story: Flight 212 — A story of faith shaken but not broken.
Today’s favorite spot in Mississippi: Corinth, Mississippi. Home of the Slugburger Festival and a rich Civil War history. Here’s the Confederate statue next to the courthouse.
Speaking of that part of the world (Guntown is to the south of Corinth), the terror now is over and the two Bain girls are safe. Adam Mayes thought the girls were his and thus, decided to kidnap them. And kill their mother and sister. So while you are celebrating Mother’s Day this weekend, pray for the sisters. They’ll need it.
Here’s your daily Skylar Laine update. And a video of her singing the National Anthem. Tomorrow, The 18-year-old country singer from Brandon will be at Liberty Park in Flowood from 5:30-7 p.m., then head over to Brandon Day at Shiloh Park to sign autographs (but not sing thanks to the Idol folks saying “no.”)
A Houston Chronicle society reporter was fired because she moonlighted as a stripper (and I’m not talking furniture stripping). Now she’s suing for discrimination. I can tell you this: I’ll never have that problem.
Seen the most recent Time Magazine cover? You know — the one with the three-year-old kid breastfeeding? People are talking about it big-time (don’t click if you are squeamish or easily offended).
Very sad news to report: The most seriously injured Terry High student, Kaddarius Bullie, who was involved in the I-55 wreck, has died. Prayers go out to his family and friends.
Former model Christy Turlington wants you to boycott Mother’s Day. Here’s why.
Pearl High School football team raised $2,000 for the family of slain Pearl Investigator Mike Water. Go Pirates!