I hope that bearded guy weeds

Woody and I started our very own Victory garden a few weeks back! And while I don't know that we'll have a bumper crop that will have us marching around the block banging the drum to "She's a Grand Old Flag," it might yield some tasty radishes, beets and arugula. Take a look:

There will be a path down the center of the garden so Uncle Sam can tend to the plants when he is not busy wanting YOU! for the Army. Here are our fledgling beets and radishes:


So remember folks, when you doubt your ability to keep tomatoes alive, take this advice to heart:

But please remember to blink, they're not rationing that like they were back in the bad old days.

Like a cruise ship only no Kathie Lee

The other weekend Mary Jo and Joanna conspired to throw me my first bridal shower. I had mentioned to Joanna that I would not show my face if there wasn't an ice sculpture (since, after all, ice sculptures are the true mark of a "classy" event). When I showed up -- voila! -- Joanna debuted Frosty here:


SO much better than the ice swan you see on the Carnival fleet! Damn you Kathie Lee, I can still remember all the words to your Carnival Cruise "If They Could See You Now" out on a fun ship cruise, you're eating fancy foods doing what you choose...ACK! Get out of my head you evil musical brainworm!