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Every so often things happen that make your day. I had to go to the main post office to mail a carton. The line was fairly long. One clerk was helping a couple with their passport. It is a time consuming process and really slows the lines down. Fortunately the other two clerks were taking care of customers in a fast manner. Then the second clerk became involved with a customer with a problem and that left one clerk 'to take care of business'. I noticed the young couple in front of me had passport documents in their hand and I assumed that they would now tie up the third and last clerk and I would be there forever. I asked the young 'lady' (and her boyfriend) if they were applying for a passport and she said yes. I asked if I could go ahead of her as I only had a package to drop off and she replied NO (in a nasty tone, I thought). Well crap! When it was their turn at the clerk they were told that the other clerk was handling passports and to go over there and wait in line. I noticed that the first couple was still at it and there was another person also waiting to apply for a passport.... I figure 'Miss Nasty' and her boyfriend would be there for at least an hour. I shipped my package and just smiled at them as I left the post office. Some days things just work out for the best. Karma???

I need to stop looking at the birthdays column in the CJ. My boyhood TV heroes and musicians are now in their 80's and 90's.

Travel tip,, When on the road seeking that elusive 356 stash or traveling with the boys on a fishing trip or race weekend, often nature calls. Typically gas station bathrooms are nasty and sometimes fast food restaurants aren't much better. The cleanest bathrooms are in hotel lobbies. And if you know your hotels you will also know which ones offer a continental breakfast where you can snag some coffee and a donut. The day clerk doesn't know if you are a guest that checked in last night so just act natural and help yourself and as you walk past the day clerk thank him.

Another travel tip when traveling with the boys. I learned this a long time ago. One person would check into a hotel room and three others sneaked in and slept on the floor etc. Cheaper that way. Do remember to bring your own towel, washcloth and soap from home though. It isn't a pretty thought trying to dry with the same soggy towel your buddies used. Cheap hotels often only issue one towel per room. Don't ask me how I know these things :-)

Last Saturday evening we drove to Indiana for dinner and took the 'scenic' route thru downtown Louisville. There was a Bats baseball game and I noticed that the parking lot was packed. Folks were parking on the street and walking several blocks to get to the game. Apparently downtown parking is at a premium. Wonder what the parking situation will be when they get the new downtown arena? ....

I must be getting older as my patience is getting very thin. I was standing in line at Wendy's behind a man, his wife and three teens. We were there at least 5 minutes before it was their turn to order. When asked what they wanted wife said 'just a minute while we look at the menu'. And just why didn't they look at the menu board while waiting. Idiots...

I must hand it to our military officer corps, they have wondrous self control. In a recent Senate hearing Barbara Boxer interrupted a Brigadier General that had respectfully addressed her as 'Ma'am' as he answered her question. She told him to address her as 'Senator' adding that 'she worked hard to get that title'. I admire his restraint as I probably would have given her a different reply (and been busted all the way down to PFC).

Let's see, now we have 'Government Motors'. Wonder what the cars of the future will look like? I read somewhere that the government took over a very prosperous legal 'cat house' (back taxes) with a connected liqueur store in Nevada. When the government attempted to run it, it went broke. If they can't run a whore-house and liquor store, what chance does our auto industry have? This is fast losing its humor. I have been following the new administration closely and am again reminded what my parents taught me "if you don't have anything good to say about somebody, don't say anything".

Ken Daugherty