Mother Nature threw a fit this weekend, cried her eyes out and left us soaked. But apparently she was happy with her Mother’s Day card because this morning (although foggy) is gorgeous. Here’s your forecast for today. Looks like an awesome week ahead.
Speaking of Mother’s Day, I hope you had a great one. I spoke to my mom last night on the phone. I think I was the one who got the gift. I think my wife had a good day, too. If you didn’t read Keith Warren’s piece about his wonderful mom Ruthie, you should. Mrs. Warren (as I knew her) was quiet, tiny but strong. I can see why my friend is who he is.
Here’s today’s Fit-to-Fat-to-Fit Blog. The sunrise is coming earlier and earlier now. And was absolutely gorgeous this morning.
SHORT STORY: I believe that if you want to change the world, you do it one person at a time. Here’s a short story called The Encourager about one graduate who had her life changed for the better.
This is for anyone who has ever had to fight an insurance claim being rejected. We’ve experienced a similar battle with another insurance company but didn’t win. It was very frustrating and heartbreaking.
Check out my cartoons from the C-L here. The last two were drawn so quickly I am not happy with them. Just another thing I have to get used to.
John Edwards update: Yes it is sleazy, but was it a crime? A crime of passion. A crime of good taste. Maybe even hairspray poisoning. Who knows. But it’s like driving past a freaking car wreck.
OK, maybe this is a good enough reason to beef up border security: The drug war going on in Northern Mexico produces yet another heinous crime.
Take the C-L Poll: Should the North Carolina governor apologize? My suggestion for her punishment? Mouth washed out with soap.
Ole Miss sweeps Tennessee. I will be quieter than normal today.
The Avengers made another $100 million-plus this weekend. It now has made over a billion in a couple of weeks worldwide. Dear Hollywood, make a movie that’s well written, acted and fun and people will open their wallets.
Kiss your legislator. At least we’re not in the budget mess California is in right now. I think it just fell into the sea.