more: news & outrage, prayers, etc.

--It's about time they do something. Maybe this will kick schools into gear to keep up on their maintenance, and for the administrators / districts to keep on top of things...

--Everyone screams for "separation of church and state", but THIS is RIDICULOUS. The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) "complained the Boy Scouts are a religious group, because members were compelled to swear an oath of duty to God." Give me a break. This is going to far. Let's not have enriching groups for young children, that encourage them to grow and develop, simply because, somewhere during their time within the group, they might utter the horrid 3-letter-word: G-O-D. Don't even get me started...

--My show is cursed. Again, please keep Dennis in your prayers--it looks (tentatively) that we may have lost a leading man. He is still in the hospital, and has received blood transfusions, but he is not stabilizing. From what I hear, he looks and feels better, but if his body continues to reject / destroy the platelets, there is a more serious condition than mono to blame. I hope for the best--not for the purpose of the show, but for Dennis himself, and for Jim--that everything is alright...

--Please keep the Flowers family in your prayers, also. Mary Jo received a call last night during rehearsal that her father had passed away. My heart and prayers go out to her and her family.

--Geez, now here is something for St. Louisans NOT to be proud of...

--Take time to give someone a hug today. Tell your loved ones that you love them. If you are in love with someone, show them. Words are empty without actions to back it up. When your sweetie tells you they had a bad day, listen with your heart; tell them it will be ok if that's what they need to hear. Even if it won't be ok, tell them it will and that no matter what, you will be there for them. I have friends right now who are hurting and sad and frustrated and afraid. This goes out to all of them: I love you all, and no matter what, I'm here.