Addendum

Well, the dog didn't get to make the trip this time. He had to stay behind at the Vet Hotel and Doggie Spa for some much needed rest, relaxation, pampering and maintenance. Nothing serious. Getting old for dogs is just about like getting old for humans. Everything starts to fall out, fall down or fall apart.

Thanks to the wonders of modern medicine and Visa/Mastercard, most of it is repairable.

Vianne called to say she was stuck somewhere in small town Texas for the night, booked into a suite at regular room rates because she reminded the clerk of her grandmother.

Nothing like the young to make us feel old.

But Vianne assured me she is not alone. A brief stop at the post office on her way out of town led to the discovery of her very own copy of Life and War with Mikey Fatboy Delgado. You can find the link to his blog in the column on the right under 'A Little Lagniappe.'

For tonight it's just Vianne and Mikey - in a suite right next door to the hotel lobby.

In case Vianne needs security.