Appetizers

Today 32 years ago I was riding a float through downtown Dallas during the Cotton Bowl parade while my Dallas grandparents were on the sidelines looking on. It has been a highlight of my life as far as television goes because I was on nationwide TV and my other grandpa who I named my oldest daughter after could see me on TV. This was also the first time I was around champagne in my life as my family weren't drinkers. I remember being in a warehouse in downtown Dallas surrounded by floats and a bunch of people including William Conrad who played Cannon. The Cotton Bowl Parade is now history but the game isn't. I remember sitting in the end zone watching the game whoever it was. I don't even remember the teams playing that year. Several days later though I headed from the great part of Texas to the open skies of West Texas. I haven't left yet, but there have been times I've really wanted to leave this place. Yet every time I turn around I am reminded of how great this place really is.The people are fantastic and wonderful here in this great place.