Twas the Night Before the Super Bowl

Tuesday, 03 February 2009 08:09 LAST_UPDATED2 Written by John Campbell

'Twas the night before the Super Bowl, when along the gulf shore,
Steelers fans were praying for "just one more;"
The players were nestled all snug in the sack,
With visions of the first NFL Six-Pack;
Coach Tomlin was young, but wise for his years,
So I drifted off to sleep without any fears;
When at the stadium there arose some strange chatter,
The Cardinals feared, what was the matter;
We heard "Okel Dokel", we heard "Double Yoi,"
We jumped from our beds, our hearts jumped for joy;
He stood at the fifty with a grin ear to ear,
Steelers fans everywhere started to cheer;
Then in an instant to our surprise,
This little old man had tears in his eyes;
He went to the booth and there took his chair,
While Terrible Towels waved in the air;
Then over the airwaves came his shrill voice,
The Steelers Nation began to rejoice;
He said, "I am back, but you know I can't stay,
I just had to see my Steelers play;
From my home up above, I have a great view,
But I wanted to celebrate here with you;
So bring on the Birds, we'll send them a flyin',
On the way back to Phoenix, they will be cryin';
Ben, Hines, Troy, Jeff and all of the rest,
No matter the outcome, to me you're the best;"
The airwaves went silent, the stadium still,
Was this just a dream, it seemed so real;
In our team we have faith, in our team we have hope,
But the game's not the same without Myron Cope;

Written by:
  A.K. Young
01-23-09

An Apple, A Tree, A Lizard and A Rock Obama

Monday, 12 January 2009 20:18 LAST_UPDATED2 Written by John Campbell

This evening Sydney was finger painting at the kitchen table while I was cooking dinner.  Ok, get your breathe back from that statement, yes I cook dinner... Not well, but I do the best I can.

We were quickly reminded of how smart little kids were and how much they really do pay attention.  Ali asked her what she was painting and Sydney replied, "A Lizzard".  With all animals and toys Sydney gives them names she makes up from that crazy little mind of hers.  For example, yesterday she painted an 8 legged purple pig named Lyla the Segorgia.  If you ask her at any time she will remember the exact name and pronunciation of Lyla the Segorgia.

Anyways, you have the Lizard part, now time for the Apple and the Tree.  They say the Apple doesn't fall far from the tree.  In this case it is a stretch but it made for a snappy title so I worked it in.  If you know me well enough you know my political views since well, lets be honet now, I don't know how to shutup.  Apparently Sydney shares my political views.

So long story short, Ali asked Sydney what the name of the Lizard she just painted was.  Sydney replied without hesitation "A Rock Obama".  Of course this stopped us both in our tracks.  We obviously asked her to repeat herself and she again stated "A Rock Obama".   

Ali proceeded to ask Sydney "Did you just say Barack Obama"?  To which Sydney replied, and I quote... "Um Yes, A Rock Obama, of the people.  The President".

Wow.  I can't top that.  Now you have the Apple, The Tree, The Lizard and A Rock Obama.