With the completion of my first week at my new job, I finally comprehend the previously foreign concept of 'T.G.I.F.' In my old job, the weekend was simply another workday.
What if you threw a party and nobody came?
That's how I was feeling after decorating the fir tree outside my sunroom window with several suet cages and birdfeeders two weeks ago. In my frenzied feed-the-birds moment, I was anticipating the little guests fighting for my scrumptous delights.
But I had no takers... until this morning.
I witnessed a juvenile blue jay and chickadee check out the birdie buffet.
And, we've always known he was special:
David Jackson is North Carolina's Sportscaster of the Year. David's kinda a big deal now.
Other broadcasters who have previously been named are Woody Durham and Mick Mixon.
I know his father is proud.
And I can't wait to hear "the Voice of the Mountaineers" call this game.
And last, but not least:
Blogs in the High Country continue to grow. At last count there are thirty-eight. The newest? The High Country Mom Squad maintained by Sarah Pinnix. It is a good looking and informative blog targeted mainly to the area's mothers with young children.
Now 'scuse me while I grab my camera in a search of what ever...
