Newscoma

Whilst blogging, sometimes I think about little things that I like that I want to write about. With more of the locals reading this blog, I have to tell you, sometimes that’s a bit overwhelming. So bear with me as I soak that in.

So, I will tell you thinks that I’ve noticed recently that I think need attention because it’s good:

1. I got to work early as roosters were cursing me because I woke them up and Killawatt had everything done that I needed to do for an advertising supplement. It looked really good and she did a fantastic job. This gave me a happy. We drank coffee, talked about her life and mine before the other employees came in and despite a horrendous day yesterday, things turned out more than all right.
2. I listened to local farmers regale each other last night about bringing in their harvest and there was something so real and true about it that I found myself a bit in love with it all.
3. I was accepted by someone I never thought would give me a chance, and I realized it was the stereotypes in my mind that were the problem. It was a nice meeting of the minds.
4. I saw my buddy Dirk Diggler today at my favorite convenience store where I don’t have to ask for what I want because they already know. We all smiled, paid our money and moved on.
5. My niece came home from school after vomiting in a trash can. Yeah, that wasn’t cool but she was better after awhile and she looked young and sweet and I wanted to hug her but that’s not allowed as she is a tween.
6. The dogs have been laying on me for awhile and Mabel barked at Wolf Blitzer which just makes her more charming as he startled her nap. Why did she bark, I do not know?
7. Editorbates has followed a court case from beginning to end. Her passion about it makes me very excited for some reason. To follow something through the whole entire process and to be diligent about it commendable.
8. I saw Jagosaurus‘ picture of a squirrel eating a french fry and I liked it.
9. Sometimes I walk to the grain mill in town and take pictures. I don’t tell anyone.
10. I realized today that someone came to see me because they really wanted to hear what I had to say. I was surprised and delighted at the same time. We talked about the local economy, politics and growth of Hoots. It was delightful.

My friend Chris is in the photo and is calling the Skyhawks game tonight in Knoxville in a photo from last week with his son, Grayson. I’ve been his friend for years and it’s kinda cool seeing him working and parenting at the same time. Yes, Grayson and I had some potato chips:

Life isn’t too bad when you put it in perspective.