Listen to them all. Don't make a decision until you have!

So, now it's pretty much official. We have an African-American Presidential candidate on one side and a mother of 5 as a VP candidate on the other side. We have two seasoned veterans along aside them. Should be an interesting couple of months. I urge you to avoid leaning one way or another until you have listened to everyone....and then some. Wait to draw your conclusions. See who gets into actual plans for action - not just rhetoric and promises. (Both sides are guilty of that type of hype). Take your time and make a CALCULATED decision. There's something I like (and don't like) about both sides so, for me, it will be an eleventh hour decision. Do your homework. Let's get as close to the right person in the White House as we can. Good luck!

Millionaires acting like kids!!!

Wasn't it great to see the USA Basketball team win the gold medal??? Wasn't it even better to see a bunch of guys, who average making about 10 million dollars a year, get as excited as little leagers? Hats have to go off to Kobe Bryant! He has made the turnaround in my mind. Not only did he and Lebron James lead the players to the gold but he also led them to other events to cheer for other stars like Michael Phelps, the womens' beach volleyball team and lots more. These guys didn't have to do any of this and, in previous Olympics, they didn't. But this is a different team with a very different coach - all exuded class from day one. Sure, Michael Phelps and the women of beach volleyball made us proud but I'm telling you that MY proudest Olympic moment was seeing that USA Hoops team on the podium as our National Anthem played. Total class!!!

Olympic events

Okay, so, maybe I'm just a sucker for anything that's sports. I have watched more than my share of NBC's Olympic coverage over the past few days BUT there is a place where I draw the line. What is synchronized diving doing in there? We spend more time watching these people take showers, first of all, then actually competing and, then, every dive looks the same to me. Is this really a sport? Now, if they were doing cannonballs, might be more of an event, don't you think? Of course, when they switch to women's beach volleyball, I'm all eyes and my wife is all eyes rolling. I love this time of year....:)

Everyone should be my daughter for a day

Okay it's summer.....and my little one is having, what I would call, an amazingly fun summer. For her? It's Thursday.......This is what she did the past 24 hours. Yesterday she was in a training video for a high school that lasted about an hour. The reward? Lots of ice cream and running through the halls of the school playing to her heart's content. Last night, while at a sleepover, gets to go to one of her favorite Mexican restaurants and then out on a boat with the friend's family for the remainder of the evening. Ths morning she wakes up and is wisked away for a day at Water Country USA. The comes up and wants to know what we are "going to do " next!
This is a typical summer day and night for the little one. Everyone should be my daughter for one day. What a life!

A Vacation Reality

Okay, so your planning a family vacation.....and debating as to whether to drive or fly. From personal experience, I can tell you, that driving is the way to go. No delays or cancellations to worry about....no luggage to be lost......you are in charge of the itinerary and YOU can change it anytime you want. BUT, the most important factor, believe it or not, is the price. We took a week-long vacation...driving...staying in hotels for 7 nights.....factored in the high cost of gas.....the cost of meals....the cost of the amusement park where we would take the little one...AND...we rented a car.....and it was HUNDREDS less than a flying and staying in a hotel for 3 nights (the same one at the same price). Just something to consider. Would be interested to know your thoughts?

Definitely More Important Than Fireworks and Cookouts

I want all of us to remember why we celebrate our nation's independence. Has nothing to do with cookouts and fireworks but everything to do with our freedom to that or any darn thing we want. Remember those who came before us to fight for our right to be and stay independent. They fought for our right to choose the church we would attend...the town/city where we would live and the right to disagree with one another...even Jimmy Ray...:)When you do whatever you plan to do this weekend, give special thanks and be proud that you are an American! Have a happy and safe 4th weekend.

The Busiest Summer In a Long Time

Okay, so gas prices have gone up...........prices, in general, are up everywhere. With all of that, this HAS to be the busiest concert summer I have ever experienced and I've been doing this a long time. The good news is most of these shows are free or priced fairly reasonably. I will tell you....if you like LIVE country music, you'll be getting it all summer. Look how jam-packed our Miller Lite Concert Calendar is at www.eagle97.com. Let me know what show this summer excites you the most.....and the one you feel is way too overpriced to even consider. I'm just curious. Plus if there is someone you would like to see come through here, let me know. We do have some connections , you know...:) Look forward to hearing from you.