WIXY's Gone Bananas

Cliff Note: I originally posted this last week forgetting that Jessica was on vacation. According to my site meter she's back, so I'm moving this back to the top. Taking a look at my blogroll, I notice that bloggers from the southern states outnumber those from northern states. Jessica is from Michigan and proud of it. Why, I don't know. Keep in mind that I live in Ohio . Jessica loves cold weather and the activities that come with it. I discovered Jessica from Frasypoo's blogroll. The first thing I discovered was that Jessica is a photography nut. Second thing was that she is a proud band mom, like one of my best friends, Brenda . I first left a comment there when she took some pictures of her daughter Jordan at a band show. It was during marching season and we folks connected with our local marching bands seem to notice those things. Of course I have to interject here that Jordan's band, the Hartford Indian Emerald Vanguard , is a corps band, as opposed to the ...

Jessica, of Five Pines fame, is celebrating her 200th post. Go over and congratulate her for the milestone. One of the many things I like about her blog is the web address: willimakeadifference.blogspot.com . You have Jessica. For many people.

I was first awarded with the Biggest Heart Award from Michelle , who was the originated the award. This afternoon, Sindi also awarded me with the very same award. Since the two of them covered most of my blogroll, there are two I do want to award this to. Jessica , for the heart she has for her family. Amias for the heart she has for her unique style of writing. Oh and by the way Michelle, your latest post may lose you your Family Friendly site seal ;)|

I am waiting for an ice storm to be coming through the area. We've been watching the weather reports. By now Chicago has already been hit. From what I see, the Terre Haute gang will be spared this time. WIXYjr should be driving home while it's occurring. If we get some ice hanging on the trees the WIXYcam will be there to bring you the latest. I've been in a blue funk today, so I decided to go to the Goodwill and look around. I have to do this once in awhile in order to maintain my standing as white trash. While I was there I found two books in real good condition that I think I would give my younger brother for Christmas. My brother has been wheelchair bound for the past 20 years and now resides in a nursing home. Since both my parents are deceased, my wife and I have guardianship over him. He likes sports and can discuss statistics with anybody, although he is mildly retarded. The books were "The Stone Cold Truth," by Stone Cold Steve Austin and "Manki...