We're about to leave to go visit Piers and fam in Martin, TN. They're firing up the grill; we're bringing the beer in mass quantities (my favorite, actually). Woo hoo! On the hunt while we are there for Silver Queen corn and honest-to-god grits.

Coincidentally, Bon Jovi is playing in Chicago tonight, which makes leaving the city especially nice. I hated his music in high school, and time hasn't improved it. Redneck anthems -- bleargh!

Today I am 35.