Some of you may recall that last halloween I carved a giant pumpkin for the first time. It was great fun and I look forward to carving more pumpkins in the future (the pumpkins might not be so happy). I've found a website with the most astounding carved giant pumpkin I've seen. You have to see this thing. Also, I was surprised to find a Giant Pumpkin Carving webring. But given the nature of the Internet, I guess I shouldn't have been surprised at all.

Hey Howdy.

Ever listen to Rush Limbaugh? I never did. But in Las Vegas, the city with no 24hr news radio, sometimes you're forced to listen to him to gleam a bit of news. This has been especially true for me in the last few days since 9-11. Alas, that too may be coming to an end. Rush appears to have lost his hearing. This is sad, I don't wish this sort of thing on anybody. I wonder if he'll be able to continue on without the use of his hearing. Longtime listeners have written and said they've noticed his voice has changed, which he says is probably due to the fact that he can't hear himself anymore. He certainly won't be able to have heated discussions or in-studio guests. Seems like his options are limited.

Not that I'd put him in the same catagory, but Rush now shares the fate of one of my favorite people in American History-- Thomas Alva Edison.

Good friend Chuck is spending a few relaxing days with us right now. As it happens Good friend Terri is also in town, so what better cause than to go get some good food at Hush Puppy. It's near Rainbow on Charlston and has been there for 34 years. It's operating hours are 5pm to 10pm, and there are lines out the door that whole time, which tells you they must have something good going.

Had a great time story swapping and eating catfish and hushpuppies. I'd recommend it to anyone.

Also of note, I picked up a 25 pound block of WED clay and am now looking forward to sculpting it. My 3D skills are better than my 2D skills, so I'll try and document my process and keep you updated.