Kevin Scott: January 2009 Archives

Well.  I missed last week's post.  Sorry (to my loyal subjects... if there are any), I was out of town.  I was getting myself learned up at a workshop.  Woohoo!!  It was in Austin.  I must say.  The only thing I found weird about Austin is the fact that people live there and all they do all day is sit in traffic.  Hey.  Wanna do anything today?  Yeah.  Sure.  Let's go sit in traffic.  Sure did make me fall in love all over again with my lovely walkable city that is Galveston.

Quick.  Change the subject.  Anybody keeping up with the trial this week.  Sad, sad world.  Mommy's on trial for beating her kid so bad that the little girl died.  Well, she didn't act alone.  Mean step-daddy apparently ran the show.  Re-reading about the events that lead up to and eventually killed "Baby Grace" makes your stomach turn and your eyes water.

The Mrs. and I attended an HDGP event last night at the Masonic Temple downtown.  I must say, downtown sure knows how to party.  Who can beat food and drinks for only $10.  It was a great turn out.

Super Bowl Sunday this weekend.  Yay.  Go... um... who's playing again??  That's right.  Steelers v. Cardinals.  I'm pretty sure Galveston has some ties to the big game this year.  Ball High graduate and University of Texas standout Casey Hampton will be representing the Island Super Sunday.  Tune in and cheer "Big Snack" and the Steelers on to victory.

Well.  See ya later...

Okay 2009.  You officially have to show what you're made of.  You can no longer bask in the shadow of 2008, hiding your potential in dark seams.  2009, you must now drop everything and get to work.  It will be no menial task.  Unless someone has been in a coma or tied to a bedpost, everyone knows 2008 had more to handle than it ever asked for.  Sure, 2008 saw the election of the first African-American President, but it also dealt with one of the worst economic downfalls.

For Galvestonians, 2008 had a front row seat to watch the most damaging storm to cross our path in over a century.  I hope you enjoy your newfound local celebrity status 2008.  Is it really worth it?

All said, I welcome you 2009.  I applaud your brave stance so far against the struggles you've found forced upon yourself.  2009, you and you alone will oversee the next 363 days.  You won't be responsible for anything until your December 31st is X'ed off.

Happy New Year Galveston from IBC!!!  What's your relationship with 2009??