Happy 57th Wedding Anniversary Mom and Dad

I added wedding to the title for Dad. Makes me chuckle.  Dad was always really proud of each of his wedding anniversaries.  So I want to honor them today with this post.

I love the genuine happiness on their faces in this wedding reception photo.  And thus it all began.  What a legacy they have left.  As one of their posterity I am truly blessed.  I am sure they are both smiling down on all of us, cheering us on our mortal journey.

This photo is about 45 years after the first.  But they still have the genuine happy smiles on their faces.  Genuine happiness is not that easy to find nowadays.  But Mom and Dad had it.  It is a priceless treasure, as are they.

Happy 57th Wedding Anniversary Mom and Dad!  I hope you're having a grand celebration on the other side.  I hope I can join you soon.  I am truly blessed and honored to be your posterity.  I love and miss you so much!  You are the best!

That's my two cents.

College Football Picks Week 8

1. Rex -19 tiebreaker 54
2. Lisa -20 tiebreaker 57
3. Tammy -25 tiebreaker 55

actual tiebreaker 34

College Football Picks Week 7

1. Tammy -16 tiebreaker 43
2. Lisa -19 tiebreaker 39
3. Rex -20 tiebreaker 41

actual tiebreaker 52

College Football Picks Week 6

1. Tammy -15 tiebreaker 49
2. Rex -16 tiebreaker 66
3. Lisa -17 tiebreaker 47

actual tiebreaker 65

College Football Picks Week 5

1. Lisa -16 tiebreaker 49
2. Rex -16 tiebreaker 55
3. Tammy -17 tiebreaker 43

actual tiebreaker 27

College Football Picks Week 4

1. Rex -13 tiebreaker 39
2. Lisa -13 tiebreaker 42
3. Tammy -20 tiebreaker 43

actual tiebreaker 37

College Football Picks Week 3

1. Rex -7 tiebreaker 63
2. Lisa -10 tiebreaker 52
3. Tammy -15 tiebreaker 55

actual tiebreaker 33

College Football Picks Week 2

1. Rex -9 tiebreaker 61
2. Clint -11 tiebreaker 52
3. Tammy -12 tiebreaker 60
4. Lisa -13 tiebreaker 54

actual tiebreaker 45

College Football Picks Week 1

1. Clint -10 tiebreaker 54
2. Tammy -13  tiebreaker 70
3. Rex -14  tiebreaker 50
4. Lisa -14 tiebreaker 37
5. Michael -14 tiebreaker 57

actual tiebreaker 46

RIP Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton died yesterday.  She was 80 years old.  She was born the same year as Dad, 1946.  She was born January 19, 1946 and died August 25, 2026.  It is reported that she died of cancer.

Dolly was an American icon and was known and loved by most people.  She had a bubbly personality that resonated with everybody.  She was down to earth and never pretentious  She was always joking about her fake parts and plastic surgery.  She was also very wise and built an empire worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

I remember as a teenager sitting in my room in the basement at 192 listening to my Dolly Parton box set.  Yes, I bought the Dolly Parton box set as a teenager.  It was awesome.  I learned all her old songs along with the classics.  She had a distinctive voice and vocal style which I love.

Now she is reunited with her husband of 58 years who died last year and other loved ones.

Dolly is the second to last of the country star greats to leave us.  Only Willie remains now.

RIP Dolly Parton – January 19, 1946 - August 25, 2026.

You are loved and will be missed by many.

That's my two cents.

Seventh Annual Myron Hampton Stone Memorial 2 Mile Run – Photos

Another Myron Hampton Stone Memorial Run in the books.  Another success.  Fun was had by all.  And I know that Dad was with us smiling down on us and running with the runners during the race.

Thanks again to everybody who made it possible and who traveled near and far to attend.  We love and appreciate you all.

That's my two cents.

Seventh Annual Myron Hampton Stone Memorial 2 Mile Run

Yesterday we held the Seventh Annual Myron Hampton Stone Memorial 2 Mile Run at Eatonville high school track.  We had another successful race with Juliet breaking the women's race record coming in at 14:35.  It was also an exciting race between Preston and Elijah.  Elijah held Preston off as he was closing in towards the end.  But Elijah emerged as Victor with a time of 13:37.  It was a fun race to watch.

We came back to the house to have the awards and drawing.  The track was recently completely torn up and refinished.  We had a little bit of a fiasco with the powers that be but it all worked out.  But we were leery of doing the awards and drawing at the track, so we just came back to the house and did it.

Back at the house we have the awards and drawing and then everybody enjoyed the delicious hoagie lunch.  Michael and Elijah played guitar and sing a few songs which were awesome.  Kylee showed some artwork.  Then we all had a nice time visiting while kids were swimming etc.

After a while we all went down to the theater and watched the movie Stephanie made for Dad.  Then more visiting and a chuckwagon feast with smoked ribs and brisket, cowboy potatoes, beans, and fruit salad.  Plenty of ice cream all day for everybody and let's not forget about the homemade root beer!  It was so delicious.

The festivities winding down as the sun went down around 9:00 PM.  Then it was a sad goodbye to Preston, Stephanie, Weston, Dylan, and Amelia.  And Michael, Elijah, and Brandon.  Juliet and Kylee are still here visiting though.  For a few more days.  Then it's sayonara until we see you on the next lap.

Thanks to Derrinda for making an appearance for a little while.  Fun was had by all.  Thanks to all who came from near and far especially those who traveled from out-of-state.  It's always a fun get together and family reunion.  Lots of good food, lots of laughs, and many memories.

See you on the next lap.

That's my two cents.

Seventh Annual Myron Hampton Stone Memorial Two-Mile Run Results

Men's Results

1. Elijah    13:37
2. Preston    13:44
3. Brandon    19:35
4. Michael    19:35
5. Weston    completed six laps

Women's Results

1. Juliet 14:35*
2. Amelia    17:27
3. Kylee    20:02
4. Savannah    25:53
5. Stephanie    completed six laps

*Women's Race Record

Dad's Seventh Anniversary

Seven years.  I miss you so much Dad.

I can't wait to see you again.  Hopefully soon.  I love you!

God be with you till we meet again.

That's my two cents.

Seventh Annual Myron Hampton Stone Memorial Two-Mile

Just a reminder of the Seventh Annual Myron Hampton Stone Memorial 2 Mile Run.  It will be held on July 25, 2026 at 10 AM at Eatonville high school track.  We will do things a little different this year and have the awards and drawing at the house afterwards.

We will still be having our famous hoagies for lunch and lots of good food and conversation.  Swimming for the kids.  And hopefully a little entertainment by Michael.  And anyone who cares to share any talents with us, we would sure appreciate it.

Looking forward to it and hope to see you all there!

That's my two cents.