A QUIET SUNDAY IN POLK COUNTY TODAY, BUT...
There are a couple of items to share with you:

--- I've read that President Bush wants to improve relations with our Central American neighbours, but this is above and beyond the call. Capitol Hill Blue noted this AP story of a Republican congressman from Illinois who has married a counterpart from Guatemala. But not just anyone...the daughter of the most notorious dictator in the nation's modern history.

I guess that the nuptials will be seen favourably with the evangicials, some of whom "The General" has forged ties with over the years as he is an ordained minister who while also a murderous dictator was known for lengthy "sermons" that were aired on national television and radio.

There is no plans for either to resign their seats. Would be interesting to hear some of their "pillow talk" in the name of foreign relations.

--- Yesterday I commented on the seemingly breakdown of personal discipline after watching the ugly scene between the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons Friday night. If you want yet another bit of evidence, look at yesterday's college football game between Clemson and South Carolina. It wasn't as serious as the scene Friday, since no fans became involved, but it was truly a black eye for both teams, as well as a sad way for Gamecocks coach Lou Holtz to end a storied career.

Again the lesson is this: If you act like animals, you'll be seen as animals. People --- not only athletes --- need to learn to have more personal discipline and restraint, rather than embarrassing themselves in front of everyone because they feel "disrespected".