Life with The Swell Guy!

Tee Shirt vs. American Gothic

Which is the true classic? You tell me.

Welcome to Hot Doug's

After we read about Hot Doug's - The Sausage Superstore and Encased Meat Emporium in an in-flight magazine we knew we had visit when we were in Chicago. Then we saw the place on The Travel Channel and we really knew we had to make a stop.

Our adventure included a taxi ride that got us there just before closing. If you are in line at closing time you are good. We met a cool local guy while waiting to place our order with Doug himself. Our order included The Dog, The Elvis, and Duck Fat Fries. It was worth the trip, my friend. It was worth the trip.

DC at dusk

I love our lake life and I love the effort to simplify our living. But I will admit that I am fascinated with the life cycles in large cities. For instance, Washington, DC has plenty of problem areas, but in recent years a number of bad neighborhoods have been reclaimed with city residents who live, play, eat, and often work in the neighborhood. I witnessed this last night. It was cool and it was community. Yes, I like community.  Always community in any shape or form.  It is good stuff.

Beth in Kenya

I appreciate that so many of you continue to ask about Beth and Erin's plans to go back to Kenya. I'm sure she would love to hear from you.  She can be reached at this e-mail: bthemachine@hotmail.com  Here is her most recent update.

Daddy's Home

Tuesday about 5:30pm at Reagan National Airport in Washington, DC

It's Tuesday-palooza!

Yes, it's mud boggin' season.

Tuesday-palooza celebrates life through noteworthy photos. Selection tends towards humor, southern life and laughing at ourselves & the things we do to occupy our time. Your comments, suggestions, and photo submissions are welcome.

Happy Birthday Baby Girl

Denine and I cooked dinner for Beth's birthday. Afterward we took a few silly photos and danced really badly. Well, I danced badly.

It seems that it was not that long ago that I held Bethany in my arms shortly after she came into this world. She is still coming into this world...brighter and more beautiful than ever.

Few things say fall like a trip to the pumpkin patch

Baby Girl likes a pumpkin on the porch in the fall.  Denine likes to make sure that happens so we stopped by St. Mark's and picked out a few while we were out and about yesterday. 

Live from Lander University

As I mentioned to the tribe that receives my Tuesday update e-mail, Lander University has launched a radio station with our own Paul Crutcher as the station manager and Morning Breakfast Club host. You can check it out and tune in on-line here.  Interestingly enough, the Soggy Bloggin' Boys have done well in the trivia contests.

Speaking of Paul, the movie he made about Samuel Lander debuts tomorrow. I helped out a little with the exhibit in Monsanto Gallery on campus which was fun. Congrats, Paul! Break a leg or take a bow or whatever is said to movie producer/writer/directors. 

Grow Jesus

I found this in a novelty shop in Athens. I could not resist buying it. I will resist dissecting the theology (like you can't Save Yourself!) and simply say, "Grow Jesus because he is awesome!".