Memorial Day

I know it's a few days past memorial day but as I sat on the patio that afternoon right before the family arrived for an evening cook out I was thinking about all the memories of my childhood. About the times dad, my brothers, and I would leave right after school on Tuesdays to go fishing at my uncle's pond, we would fish until dusk and we would be so hungry by the time we were ready to leave. My dad would always tease us all the way home about how good dinner was going to be, Or the memorial days we would go on a picnic at hoover reservoir , and the cook outs at our house. It's kinda weird how these things pop in my mind, it must be because I'm getting older. I just hope that when I'm gone from this earth my kids remember the special times that we spend together.

Stairway From Heaven

Two mysteries surround the spiral staircase in the Loretto Chapel: the identity of its builder and the physics of its construction.
When the Loretto Chapel was completed in 1898, there was no way to access the choir loft twenty-two feet above. Carpenters were called in to address the problem but they all concluded access to the loft would have to be via ladder as a staircase would interfere with the interior space of the small Chapel.
Legend says that to find a solution to the seating problem, the Sisters of the Chapel made a novena to St. Joseph, the patron saint of carpenters. On the ninth and final day of prayer, a man appeared at the Chapel with a donkey and a toolbox looking for work. Months later the elegant circular staircase was completed, and the carpenter disappeared without pay or thanks. After searching for the man (an ad even ran in the local newspaper) and finding no trace of him, some concluded that he was St. Joseph himself, who came in answer to the sisters' prayers.
The stairway's carpenter, whoever he was, built a magnificent structure. The design was innovative for the time and some of the design considerations still perplex experts today.
The staircase has two 360 degree turns and has no visible means of support. Also, it is said that the staircase was built without nails—only wooden pegs. Questions also surround the number of stair risers compared to the height of the choir loft and about the types of wood and other materials used in the stairway's construction.
Over the years many have flocked to the Loretto Chapel to see the Miraculous Staircase. The staircase has been the subject of many articles, TV specials, and movies including "Unsolved Mysteries" and the television movie titled "The Staircase."

Doctor Visit

Went to the doctor today he is very pleased with my progress. He explained in detail all the work he had to do, he even had pictures it was unbelievable. He told me that I still can't put weight on it for 5 more weeks. He did say I was able to sing this weekend.

Bob Barkers Top 10

1) "We get the prizes cheap because they're stolen"
2) "The actual retail price of the retirement watch CBS gave me... $17.95!"
3) "Before we give them away, I personally try out every hot tub"
4) "Slip daddy some cash and the Showcase Showdown wheel lands wherever you want"
5) "Sleeping until noon and playing golf all day? Come on down!"
6) "Howie Mandel may be a younger game show host, but at least I still have hair"
7) "I only wish Regis were alive to see this"
8) "On my last show I'm going to tell people, 'Go neuter yourselves' "
9) "I'm not only a game show host -- I'm also Spider-Man"
10) "Some older people have the good sense to retire... unlike Letterman"

Painful Thursday

I think I over did it yesterday. By the end of the evening my knee was very sore, I took some pain meds and went to sleep and stayed in bed all day today. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow, I hope I will be able to convince him to let me go with the fam this week end and sing. We have services scheduled Sat and Sun.

My Wife

Since I have been laid up for the past week my wife has been so great. From checking to make sure I get my medicine to preparing meals for me, she even took off work for 2 weeks to take care of me. I don't know what I would do without her caring and unselfish attitude. Although we have been together 27 years Im proud that she still feels the way she does. I love you babe and I appreciate all that you are doing, thanks from the bottom of my heart.

Today's Activities

Tomorrow will be 1 week since surgery and things seem to be going well. My knee is not as sore as I thought it would be, I haven't taken pain medicine since 10:00 pm last night. One of the guy's that work for me came and visited with me for a while today we talked about all that was going on at work, I guess the place won't fall apart with me being gone after all. My mother also stopped by to check on me after her Dr's appointment we had a nice visit. I hope I don't go crazy but I have 5 more weeks of this, STAY TUNED !!!!

Working From Home

Day One: Opened and responded to e-mails from last week. Talked to several co-workers about my surgery experience (thanks for caring), took my pain medicine (fell asleep) logged off at 4:30 pm. Ready for day 2.

Recovering

Well I made it home today after having surgery yesterday, what an experience that was. I guess it wasn't as bad as what I thought it was going to be, actually when they started the morphine I felt pretty good. It's good to be home, however I won't be able to do much for about 6 weeks. I hope I don't go crazy.

Top Ten Newspaper Headlines In 2007

10. "Streisand Announces A Farewell Tour.
9. "Al Gore Replaces James Brown As Godfather Of Soul.
8. "Dick Clark Rings In New Year On July 4th 'Just In Case.
7. "Larry King Still Looks Like An Owl.
6. "P. Diddy Announces New Name Change To 'Sally.
5. "Madonna Adopts Kevin Federline.
4. "Stallone To Start Filming 'Rocky Balboa II: Rocky VII.
3. "Trump Buys 'The View,' Fires Rosie.
2. "Crisis In Iraq Over: Angelina Jolie Adopts The Whole Country
1. "Letterman And Oprah To Wed"

GREAT DAY !!!!

Today was a wonderful day, the family was all together. First we sang together in Columbus and then had a wonderful lunch. We are spending the evening with Rhonda's Mom and Dad as they celebrate their 47th wedding anniversary, CONGRATULATIONS Mom and Dad Hart. These are the day's you will always treasure.

Looney Toons

Goodbye Childhood

You know you have reached the end of your childhood when Christmas is a lot of work and Naps are good. When Saturday mornings are now just for sleeping and Hitting girls is no longer considered to be flirting. When The only thing in your cereal box is cereal and You only WANT clothes for Christmas for real. When your Driving the car its no longer any fun, you always wear a hat and have to keep out of the sun. You leave foot ball matches early to beat the crowd and you don’t like concerts because they’re just so loud. You actually buy your self scarves, gloves, and sunscreen and you think car insurance premiums are obscene. When being bad is no longer considered being cool and you have friends who have kids who go to school. You saw the Star Wars movie when it first came out, finally your parents' jokes are now funny without a doubt.