DECATUR, ALABAMA WINS AWARD FOR MOST BIZARRE NEWS WEEK

Decatur, Alabama is the scene of many interesting tidbits this week. The sheriff was ordered to jail by a Federal Judge for not complying with a previous order. He has now been freed, and said he will comply.

http://www.al.com/news/huntsvilletimes/local.ssf?/base/news/1231582540228030.xml&coll=1

The link below from the Decatur Daily, shows a copy of the contempt order by Federal Judge Clemons in Sheriff Greg Bartlett's case.

http://www.decaturdaily.com/stories/25830.html

A Decatur police officer was reported missing, and then found in Nevada, where he allegedly staged his disappearance.

http://www.waff.com/Global/story.asp?S=9622225

CORNELIA WALLACE, ACQUAINTANCE AND FORMER FIRST LADY OF ALABAMA

The passing of one of the greatest ladies in Alabama's history, was very sad to me this week.


I will always remember when I met Cornelia. She had come to see her mother, Ruby in a nursing home in Prattville, and her car had broken down. She had heard about my husband's auto mechanicing skills, and had contacted us on the phone for car repair. We met her on more than one occasion, and I purchased her book, "C'nelia". She wrote a page of kind words, and I will always treasure that book. We visited with her and her mother in the nursing home and back then I was so awed that we had actually met two women in Alabama's history that have definitely left an impact on so many. God Bless the Wallace family, and long live the memory of Cornelia!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO CRAIG FERGUSON ON HIS NEW MARRIAGE!

Funny man, Craig Ferguson is no longer on the bachelor's list. Congratulations, Craig and Megan!! Glad to see someone could tame that boy down! lol...WELL, not really sure he is tame yet. Watched his funny show last night, and he always puts me in stitches, with his monkey act, and his jokes. I have always loved humor, and I find myself striving to look for more humor in my life. Takes ya away from the stress and strain of what life brings to you! After all, hasn't the saying, "laughter is the best medicine", always been the truth? If ya can't laugh at yourself, then you ain't really livin'!!

Anyway, I can't wait for the next election season, and hear Craig tell people to get out there and vote. As a new American citizen, Craig is very enthusiastic about his rights to vote. I wish everyone would take that attitude and get involved in the voting process. Once again, congratulations, Craig and Megan. May you have many happy and humorous years together!

NATIONAL STALKING AWARENESS MONTH

STALKING is a serious crime, and if you feel you have been stalked, (both personally, or online, as in cyber stalking) make yourself aware of what your options are. January is National Stalking Awareness Month.

WHAT'S UP WITH THE WEATHER??

I tell you what! What's up with this weather??? It was just about time to break out the shorts, and now it's time to put on the jeans again. I love the summer time, but I also love the winter, (WHEN IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE COLD! lol)...I say, BRING ON THE SNOW!!