Thursday, August 27, 2009

Another Short Break.

I have had a slight case of writers block lately. I also am getting ready for a trip which hasn't helped at all. My vacation starts September 1. I am going to leave on the third for Illinois. I will be there about 5 days. I am looking forward to yet, yet there is a little sadness since this is the first time I have been back since Dad passed away last year. I will start blogging again after I return.

Before I go, I want to respond to Rob and Jeff about the Pete Rose situation. I agree that there are guys in there who morally are much worse than Pete. In fact, while I am on my break I will do some research and will do a post about Ty Cobb. My main objection to Pete was he put himself above the rules, and I recall reading somewhere in a Good Book about reaping what you sow. I understand why you feel Pete belongs.

In case you are wondering about the picture, I did a Google image search for short break and that popped up. It is from the Northern Ireland Tourist Board. You can find it here.

I will resume the fifth grader questions when I return. Just in case somebody didn't actually know, "Custer's Last Stand" took place at the Battle Of The Little Big Horn. It was in all the papers at the time.

3 comments:

Jeff said...

So far as I know, Ty Cobb himself was not a wife beater. In fact, I'm pretty sure his only infraction was that he was cantankerous.

The "wife beater" comment was meant to pertain to someone else REALLY famous who I won't mention.

Volly said...

Hope it's a good trip, Howard. I'm now working in Dalton and almost went to Calhoun this weekend for car repairs. Last time my H and I passed through that area, I think we ate at "your" Huddle House. It's the one with a red, white & chrome color scheme like the 1950s?

Making jokes about Duffy's Motel is another favorite traveling activity. :)

Cheers,

V

Jeff said...

Howard, I hope you're doing okay. I also hope that your trip home wasn't too sad, but that you were able to enjoy the rest of your family.