Next Friday, Aug. 2, is Sarita Simon and Amy Mayes birthdays. They just look better every year. On a sad note, Friday is also my birthday. I don't get better looking. I just get older and more senile every year. Happy birthday to anyone who had a recent birthday.

We did not make the cruise Saturday night, but everyone I saw who participated had a good time.

I read Jack Fisher's story about the franchise fees. I guess I hadn't ever thought about it much before. Hearsay, but one of the people telling me about it said the people pushing the franchise fee raise said it wouldn't cost consumers anyt...