American National Bank

A different perspective.

And for my post for yesterday, I apologize for the lack of explanation. I am a political j*u*n*k*i*e. I eat, breathe and live politics from the time I get up until late at night. I read news sites and political blogs, and listen to 'talking head' pundits, etc. Sunday morning means waking up early to watch 'This Week' with George Stephanopolous, 'Meet the Press' or even Face the Nation... =) So, Thursday for me is the Vice Presidential candidates debate!

I wasn't always like this - I never paid attention to politics at all before the Iraq war started. I think in late 2003 I really started to try and 'learn' politics. Before 2003 I really couldn't tell you one difference between Republicans and Democrats. I didn't know who was what, or even which party I identified with. Anyway, I try my best not to push or force my political views on anyone - but this is a very momentous and important election this year. Perhaps the most important I'll see in my lifetime.... but like everyone else, I'm getting close to election burnout (but not yet) =) or at least maybe a burnout with the media and it's coverage of the election.

Terrell Post Office

Is it Thursday yet?

Hard Bodies

When I quit smoking back on June 24, I promised myself I'd try to start working out to keep my mind off the smokes... so I decided to join Hard Bodies Training Center in downtown Terrell. I joined along with Jim from over at Terrell Daily Photo because I thought I might stick with it more if someone else was working out with me too. I'm famous for not sticking with anything for very long, but since joining on Aug 2nd we've consistently been going for 8 weeks now! I can see some difference and will be posting a before and after photo later in the year!

Quiet evening in downtown Terrell

72 year old things....

Today's photo is a tree down the street from me that's quite a presence in its area! it's grown from curb to curb and has demanded the local sidewalk stand up and pay it reverence... The homes in my area of town (by this tree) range in age from over 120 years or so on up to current... I imagine this tree is around 72 years old =)

and in presidential news, here is the 72 year old republican candidate... He decided to go to the debate being held tonight in Oxford, Ms, which has everyone excited. This first debate between McCain and Obama is must-see TV - I've already started getting ready for my debate watching drinking game. I'm going to take a drink every time McCain says 'My Friends'... I wonder how many Terrell citizens will skip homecoming tonight to watch the debate!

BC

Forgive my pet indulgence this week, but just one more photo of my kittie that doesn't photograph well... BC, which stands for black cat, just never seems to show up in shots. With a flash his fur is highly reflective and without a flash he blends into the background... I've lightened this one slightly...

He's getting along with Frosty, but he doesn't let the kitten get anything over on him! BTW - I snapped this one when Frosty was in the middle of a leg-bite attempt... BC is looking at him like 'silly kitty, just try it!'

Thanks, but no thanks....

I asked Frosty to play a quick game of pool tonight... he said, "thanks, but no thanks...."

McCain's been demanding Obama meet him in townhalls to talk to 'real people' about real problems for weeks - and now that the date has came upon us, McCain is saying "thanks, but no thanks...." Mccain is trying to postpone the first presidential debate until when? oh, the SAME day as the VP debate... can Palin not handle a debate?!? how can she handle the presidency??

Riter C Hulsey Public Library - Terrell

Just a quick post today! 3 more days til the first general election debate!

Catherine Street - Terrell

This is a house up the street from me that I've always liked. Someone recently started making some improvements, and I have to say that I like what I see so far.... I love older wood frame houses like this...

And, congratulations to Marley for guessing correctly that there were 9 hot air balloons in yesterday's photo!

One balloon..Two balloons..Three....

This was my first view of the Plano Balloon festival as I was exiting the freeway on Friday morning... how many balloons can you see? answer tomorrow!