The Texas Country Reporter

Since I'm back to writing about "normal" stuff I've got a lot of catching up to do! Contrary to previous blogging - I think about more than "just boys"... actually... who am I kidding?? No, seriously - I really don't.

SO... my work takes me away from home and I'm not to fond of leaving the Lone Star State on to often of an occasion, but duty does call. My expertise on all things admissionsly should be shared with those (Yankees) who most need lessons in manners (opening doors for ladies) and speech/grammar (Hi Ya'll! You wanna go get a Coke?).

Right, so when I'm away from home I miss it, right? It's always funny how when I'm gone I'll see something or talk to someone that will remind me of home and provide me with the encouragement to "keep on keepin' on" as my Mom would say. I know this is streching you guys a bit... but just work with me, okay?

BOB PHILLIPS IS H-O-T-T! On my latest trip I was flipping channels and WHEW! a sight for sore eyes did I see! It was Bob Phillips the Texas Country Reporter. Now - most of you can't appreciate Bob Phillips and what he has done for the world. Most important was the fact that Bob taught me to tell time. Every Sunday evening Bob would be on and I knew that when Texas Country Reporter came on it was time to get ready for church (this was back in the olden days when EVERYONE had church on Sunday night). I could start getting ready and as long I was ready by the time TCR was over I was in good shape. Second, though was how TOTALLY COOL Texas Country Reporter was! Man - when I started watching it - I wanted to cry (I think that's because I was tired though) because Bob sees how really awesome Texas is. No one in Washington DC could ever understand that save Dubya himself. Bob would always go and search out these neat festivals (The Annual Heritage Syrup Fesitval sound familiar???) or showcase state artisans. So, THANK YOU Bob Phillips and Texas Country Reporter. May your show be long running and may you someday be picked up by a network.