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In the Footsteps of Little Billy

By Jimmy Johnson


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This old Sunday has run here before, but that was a few years ago. And I like it. There is big news today in my old hometown of Monroeville, Alabama. Harper Lee’s new old novel “Go Set a Watchman” is being released. Apparently, a lot of people already are restless, because the real-life Atticus Finch, Lee’s father, wasn’t Gregory Peck after all. I am looking forward to reading the book, and I’m reserving judgment until then. Things have been kind of slow around the Web site this summer, but be sure to check in next week. Arlo & Janis turns 30 on July 29, and I expect we’ll have a modest party. And did I mention it’s hot?

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196 responses to “In the Footsteps of Little Billy”

  1. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    this morning’s grin:

    http://cheezburger.com/8535868416

    …….or should I say ‘groan’ πŸ™‚

  2. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Steve….He definitely gave you a beautiful talent…..thanks for posting.

  3. Denise in Michigan Avatar
    Denise in Michigan

    Debbe, I’m glad that Ian is rethinking his plans and doing a little prep work. It might be a good idea for him to start accumulating things he’ll need (basic furniture, pots and pans, linens, non-perishables like canned and packaged foods, security deposit and 1-2 months rent) little by little out of his current paychecks before he makes the move. That will take a while but can be worth the extra time. He can job hunt online and ask friends down there to let him know about any openings they hear about. And since lots of opportunities never make it to job postings, putting on a shirt and tie and dropping off resumes in person to places that appeal to him could get him interviews. (When I first moved out on my own, I spent months beforehand accumulating stuff and saving, and it really saved some headaches and heartaches once I moved. I count myself lucky that I was able to do that.)

  4. Mark in TTown Avatar
    Mark in TTown

    Debbe, tell Ian to check a website called Indeed.com. It is a site that collates online job ads from many sources. You can search by both location and type of position you are looking for. Good luck to both of you.

  5. Nancy Kirk in AZ Avatar
    Nancy Kirk in AZ

    Great suggestions, Denise. And more good wishes from here to you and Ian, Debbe.

  6. Charlotte in NH Avatar
    Charlotte in NH

    Trucker Ron, thank you for the good advice. Some idea like that may have made me not do those updates; I’ll remember what you said to do.

    Dear c x-p, glad to hear the details. Putting stuff on a disc — my, that is really high-tech. Good that you see your son quite often and he is knowledgable and willing to help. How nice that the fallen trees are taken care of, that’s off your mind.

  7. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Jackie, here’s a model I wondered if your friends at Spyderco showed you. It addresses the question of how do ladies carry a knife when they are wearing garments with no pockets…or tiny swimsuits…or, in some cases apparently, no suit at all. πŸ˜‰ Seriously, though, it’s an interesting story about how and why it was developed. Good on Sal.

    http://www.knifecenter.com/item/SPFB35PBK/spyderco-fb35pbk-ark-already-ready-knife-neck-knife-satin-h-1-blade-g10-handles-injection-molded-polymer-sheath

  8. curmudgeonly ex-professor Avatar
    curmudgeonly ex-professor

    OF is about to go off; many people watching.

  9. Gary Avatar
    Gary

    GR6, that is one nice knife.

  10. Jerry in Fl Avatar
    Jerry in Fl

    My step-son lost his 10 year old lab to cancer this weekend and we are all very sad. It’s like losing a family member. No, it is losing a member of the family. Speaking of family my mother is home after being in the hospital again. It’s the same old story. She needs to be in a nursing home, but she won’t do it. Life goes on.

  11. Galliglo from Ohio Avatar
    Galliglo from Ohio

    So sorry, Jerry. Hugs…

  12. Ghost Rider 6 Avatar
    Ghost Rider 6

    Debbe πŸ˜‰ This one is on my walking playlist. It’s a good walking song.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo-J1wf2KHc

  13. The Village Orphanage Society Avatar
    The Village Orphanage Society

    It appears the orphans may be locked out of the orphanage again tomorrow morning.

  14. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    Good morning Villagers…

    Ha ah, but not before I bloviate!!!!! (The Village Orphanage Society…I love it πŸ™‚ )

    Denise, I’ve given that advice to Ian. I’m hoping to talk to The Boss before Ian does, and he can give him the same advice. Ian asked me how I started out, well, first of all I started out by going to a business school, lived in a dorm, then moved into an apartment. And yes, I told him, there were days I went without. I’ve started putting towels and hand towels for him, with pillow cases. (Remember, I once worked at a hotel, and if there any marks on the linen, we would give them away, so I have lots of pillow cases and towels.) But I never thought about the groceries. Good Idea.

    Ian badly wants out of the hen house….I just want him to take it slowly. I reactivated my mother’s cell phone to give him. And NO, I am not upgrading it, he will take the flip phone as is, plus I will block texting. I know him….will call my sister today and tell her I will pick it up tomorrow.

    And yes, I am going in today. Good weather, high 84 degrees with a low of 61 tonight.

    Indy Mindy…what say ya??

    Jerry, our pets are our family…I am sorry to hear of your step son’s loss of his best friend.

    gotta go….

    ya’ll have a blessed day

  15. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    GR πŸ˜‰ good tune, great guitar solo…walking music, yeah.

    My advise to my son:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHQ_aTjXObs

  16. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    advice,…….

  17. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    I love today’s real time strip…..all I have to do is sound the letter ‘s’, and my white cat Snowee comes prancing to me. When I come home, I will call out to her, and she’s there in a heartbeat, stands on her hind legs and ‘makes’ me pet her from head down to her tail….then I kiss my husband hello….ya know, there are priorities πŸ™‚

  18. Debbe Avatar
    Debbe

    …and Mark, I do know about that website…will tell Ian about it….thanks

  19. Denise in Michigan Avatar
    Denise in Michigan

    Jerry, I’m so sorry for your family’s loss. My BIL and SIL had a lab named Fred who made room for everyone in his big doggy heart, and we were all the better for him. My understanding and good thoughts for your situation with your Mom. I was my Mom’s caregiver for nine years, caring for her in her home between hospitalizations and stints in rehab. She really shouldn’t have been in her home the last six years, but that was the only option she would accept.

    TruckerRon, that is awesome!

    Debbe, that was the way I prepped to move out on my own. Mom was a difficult person to live with, especially after Dad died when I was 14. I knew that once I left I could never stand to go back.

  20. Grady Avatar

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