Monday, Monday

This blog title represents one of my favorite songs from the Vietnam era...by the Mamas and the Papas...but that's not what this is about. Here's some brief thoughts of mine as I scan the internet for news and such today with coffee cup in hand: 1. Racing season is over, Jimmy Johnson won the cup, and Jeff Gordon set a new record for the number of top ten places in a single season...30. Hendricks Motor Sports is at the top of their game, and next year Dale, Jr. will race with the team. I can't wait. 2. The Amy is now looking at getting some 37,000 Soldiers into a combat zone for their first time. 60% of the 515,000 active-duty force has been at least once. Most of those yet to deploy since 2001 are in the medical field, and their skills are needed back home. But about 4% are in the combat arms. I'm glad to see the Army is on top of this. Homesteaders look out, pack your gear! 3. It's estimated that over 170 tons of turkeys will be eaten this week by the military. Good for those in uniform, bad for those with the feathers.