Kathleen H. Taylor
fieldaflowas@yahoo.com
First, we would like to offer our deepest sympathy to the Baker family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We would also like to send our condolences to the family and friends of the victim of the tragic accident that occurred recently.
Junior Taylor had a successful cataract surgery and is on his way to home dialysis. I saw Junior the other day wearing dark glasses. I didn't know for sure if they were from surgery or he was just trying to be incognito. But, you'll have those "incognito days" according to Kathy's Big Book of Redneck Policy and Procedures. They are perfectly acceptable and can come in many forms. For example, dark glasses, changing of license plates and multiple hair colors. I am not sure but I think I have had some of those incognito days. No, it wasn't me, or was it?
I had a minor upset last Sunday morning. I left to go to work at 7:30 a.m. (yes, that's right 7:30 a.m. on Sunday morning). That means it's already going to be an unpleasant day. Someone felt the need to put me in a place where no car should ever go. Then, felt the need to drive by again and completely ignore the fact that I was stuck. Let me remind you that it was painfully cold and I was not dressed to kill. We had plans to go to a wrestling tourney after my morning appointment. So, I chose to get ready at the studio. Anyway, I had to call someone to come and get my sorry butt out of this ditch.
I think God heard me when I asked for signal for the phone. I imagine he heard a lot more than he should've following that wish. I can picture God saying, "I'm gonna give her signal, but she needs to reread the section on "chillin" in the Redneck Policy and Procedures." After all that mess got cleared up, it made me late for work as well as ruined one of my tires. To add to this humorous situation, it also made us behind traveling to the tourney. The wrestling coaches know that an angry Mom at a tournament is never a good thing. But, for the most part, I held it together for the rest of the day. Although, God was right. I did need to reread the "Chapter of Chillin" again.
It has been said one of our biggest employers has been passing out some extra vacation time. I hope that everyone can get the most out of their hiatus and hopefully, get back to work soon. I have been in those shoes before and it can make life very difficult. However, sometimes it can mean attending family activities that one couldn't make it to before. So, it's not always a bad thing.
I ran into "Aunt Pete" again at the studio. This time she was already smashing before she ever got her hair done. There is nothing like the President of the Big Hair Club sporting a coonskin cap. There's a woman who knows no fashion limits. Big hair, no limits. Words to live by, ha, ha, ha.
In closing, I would like to leave you with this picture. The photograph above is of Jacob Bell of Smithville. He has worked very hard over the last couple of years and deserves his moment of fame. So, this is your moment, Jacob, from Beason to you!
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