The Old, Old West

Not the heroism of the greatest generation ...

Nor the fathomless mysteries of mathematics ...

Not even the Good Book ...

Can take my mind off my worries of late...

Except for ...

This book ...

My God! What has become of me?!?!

JFK @ 50; Little One @ 9

Here’s what I bought Little One for her 9th birthday.

She’s been asking me all about the JFK assassination during our weekend errand runs over the summer, so I figured she’s of age to read up on Kennedy’s last days. Yeah, O’Reilly’s book is aimed at a 5th to 9th grade audience, but in 4th grade me and the Mrs. feel she can handle it. I skimmed the book before picking it up and it’s not graphic, nor does it appear to be too “fringe-y”, as far as conspiracy stuff goes.
We’ll read together about JFK this November during the 50th year anniversary of the assassination. After reading Posner’s and Bugliosi’s books thoroughly debunking the whole conspiracy conspiracy, I think I’ll go full steam down the grassy knoll for a 180 degree turn … maybe Mark Lane’s Plausible Denial or Edward Jay Epstein’s Inquest. Not sure which, but both have been on my shelves for years.

Anyway, here’s a pic of Little One, a little unsure what to make of the book –

Happy Birthday Little One!

She’s nine.

Nine years old. Wow, where does the time go?

Anyway, she played a phenomenal game of soccer this morning, and now she’s being picked up by her mom after spending the afternoon at the local fair with friends. Later tonight is a steak dinner (her request) followed by cake and gift opening. Tomorrow is her party with school friends, an indoor rock climbing experience that’s sure to be a blast for all of them.

Enjoy your day, my dear!