YEEEE-HAWWWW!  And Howdy doody people!

Today is a big day in Texas.  It's "Go-Texan Day" here in the Lone Star state.  For those of you who may be thinking "what the heck are those crazy Texans doing now?"  I'll tell you....

Go-Texan Day has been around as long as I can remember.  It's always the official start of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the biggest one around these here parts ;o).  The trail riders from the different wagon companies make their way into the city to prepare for the grand parade the Saturday following GTD, and the cook-offs begin in the tent city around the Astro Dome (now the tent city is around the Reliant Arena).  There's barbecuing going on, good music, lots of good food, and a great show every night for the next few weeks.

I remember when I was a kid we would get to dress up in school as cowboys and cowgirls, and they gave out prizes for the best dressed.  The schools even had chili cook-offs, and my older brother won honorable mention (or something like that) with his recipe for chili.  It's a good recipe ;o).

So forthe next few weeks it's going to be all country here in Houston, and that's fine with me.  Them country boys are mighty fine, and gentlemen to boot ;o)  I haven't been to the rodeo in years, but if I can get a group together I'll go this year.  It's always more fun to do stuff in groups than by yourself.

Saddle up, pardners, it's time for the Rodeo! ;o)

Yeah, I need to keep up with this thing.

As most of you know, Single's Awareness Day is coming up this weekend.  For those of you who may not know what Single's Awareness Day is, it's most commonly known as "Valentine's Day."  You read correctly.

So often during this time of the year, people are extremely hung up on finding that "someone" to spend February 14th with, being so afraid to try and handle this particular little holiday alone.  People are so focused on the idea of the "couple" that everybody seems to overlook the concept of the "single."  So many people are single on Valentine's Day, there seems to be no thought put into succoring their needs.

What about MY needs, people???  Why can't Hershey make Single's Awareness heart, or something like that?  I propose that candy corporations get together and make a care package/basket for those of us who remain alone during this time.  Something budget worthy, but worthwhile would be best.  Single people can't justify spending $40 bucks on themselves in chocolate and flowers; so why not make something that's chuck full of pity-party goodness, but without a huge price tag on it?  I'd definitely cough up $15 for a basket with lots of chocolates, maybe a few nicely scented lotions/body washes, and a movie or something.  But not a romantic comedy.  Seriously.  The last thing a single person wants to see on Valentine's Day is a romantic movie, reminding that they don't have that in their lives.

It freakin' sucks.

So this weekend, I won't be spending Saturday with the "special someone" that I don't have.  Instead, I'll be throwing a "Single's Awareness" party for all my single friends, anybody dating/engaged/married NOT invited.  It's an exclusive shindig ;o)

Instead of wishing you a happy Valentine's day, I will instead bid you a pleasant, heart-free Single's Awareness Day.  Stick it to the lovebirds, single people!  Power of the ONE rock on ;o)