Hobknobs and drumsticks

My band friends have been rubbing shoulders with the highfalutin' here lately. Waxahachie band Whiskey Hill opened again for Willie at country music mecca Carl's Corner this past Saturday, celebrating the Highwayman's 76th birthday. Penny, whose husband Darrin plays lead guitar in the band, called me to let me know she had met Woody Harrelson, seen Billy Bob Thornton's band play and ran into one of the Van Zant boys at the back door.

Roby based band Lawless Flatz played at the Sweetwater Creek Ranch in Nolan County a couple of weeks ago and met NFL Hall-of-Famer Jim Kelly (Buffalo Bills). They're spreading their music all around Texas, from playing in Del Rio last Friday to playing in Dumas during June.

The photo of BBT is courtesy of Penny.

Here is the news that made headlines in the Roby Star Record / Rotan Advance, April 30, 2009 issue:

• Silver Medal for Cantu & Lit Crit team at Regional Academic meet (photo)
• Lucy Alls wins in Las Vegas at U.S. Finals Cheer Competition (photo)
• Lions Club District 2T-2 District Governor Elect Freda Buckner (photo)
• Lions Club District 2T-2 Sweetheart Katie Martin selected Queen (photo)
• Recipe Corner: Sour Cream Chocolate Cake
• News Briefs: McCaulley Cemetery Fish Fry, May 9
• USDA extends sign-up date for DCP & Acre programs
• Saturday election May 9: Roby City Council & Adoption of County Road System - Precinct 3 (Hobbs) votes at Roby Community Center
• Pastor's Column: Wes Eastman, Rotan Church of Christ
• Sheriff's report, seven in custody
• Bridal Registry at The Yellow Rose, inside The Newspaper Office: Casey Jenkins, Holli Griggs, Opal Tribble, Serena Gates
• Tumbleweed Smith: Country People are Stronger
• Fisher County Roundup by Joy Walker: Copelands and McCombs have visitors
• Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack appoints Doug Caruso as Administrator of the USDA FSA
• Delta Kappa Gamma meets at Hart Ranch, Kathy Dickson presents organic gardening program (photo)

I've heard people talking a lot about tolerance this week, and I gave some thought to what was least and most tolerable.

For now, I'll say the least tolerable is people who show up to work late. I could really rant on and on about this subject, how if everyone started showing up late, it would lead to the eventual downfall of the human civilization. Plus, it's just darned inconsiderate and lazy.

The most tolerable is the guy who sits on the street corner begging for a handout. I mean, he gets up and goes and does something about his situation. I never give anything to those people, but plenty of other folks do, so not only is the beggar earning income, they are allowing citizens to feel useful and kind towards their fellow man. Also, think about it, it takes some type of bravery to go sit on the street corner. I mean, would you do it?

Enjoy the 2000 degree heat we'll be having the next couple of days. Be sure to get all your smelting needs taken care of with this natural resource. Or maybe you could just hang some clothes on the line and save a little electricity.