A few thoughts on a beautiful Thursday

-There's nothing quite as rewarding as a mild summer day in the South. So far today is one of those days. The temperature is more like a summer day in Salt Lake or Jackson, Wyoming. Today would be much better spent out on the tailgate lot drinking with friends and getting ready for some Gamecock football than sitting in an office, but you do what you gotta do.

-Why is it that everytime I go to the gas station I feel like I'm helping to fund terrorism?

-I couldn't be more impressed with the grace, class and composure of Luke Russert over these past few days. If you have yet to watch his interview with Matt Lauer, do yourself a favor, take 15 minutes, go to www.msnbc.com and watch the interview.

-The one bright spot regarding our rising gas prices is that we're starting to see many companies go to 4 day work weeks. This is an idea I've always favored (even when gas prices weren't so high). Why is it that we spend 5 days a week working and only 2 days a week living? I never understood this yet now many people are getting a chance to find balance in their lives by having 3 day weekends. Personally, I have always subscribed to the idea that your work to live not live to work. 3 day weekends seem about right to me. If you're one of the lucky ones, thank you boss and enjoy the extra day. Hopefully this will become a national trend and the powers that be will endorse a permanent change.

That's it for now. Cheers!