Hapkido Back In The Saddle

Many thanks to Idlike2bnTX for his excellent efforts in running my blog! I noticed the traffic actually went up in the last week so you folks out there must have liked his posts, too.


Vacation was excellent. Sure, I didn't do too much but I did manage to have a great time. I spent most of my time with my brother, Matt, met some new people & generally found a way to have fun without involving the police.


I'd just like to say that while my friends here in Iowa are all important to me & I'm proud to be counted among their trusted comrades, the other people in Iowa need to learn a few things about being sociable & cordial. Note: Just because someone didn't go to high school with you or even live in the same city doesn't mean they're bad. Get over it!


In contrast, the folks I met in South Carolina were very warm & friendly - similar to how I remember. People wave hello in the most nonobligatory way & don't have to feign interest for the most milquetoast of conversations when they meet someone new. Sure, I'll bet they have their share of jerks but the jerk to pal ratio is certainly more favorable for the south.


I honestly think I'd be more at home there than I ever will be here. Heck, I can even drink tap water there. I've been here 9 years & still can't do that.


Anyway, I'm happy to be back with the blog & have a lot of posting ideas coming down the pike. So much happened in the last two weeks!