It is game day around this joint, or as we used to say at USC: “the Rose Bowl t-shirts mean more money.”

Yeah, I know.

I have taken lots of heat for that little cheer in the past, especially from my Senator, the OU grad. We live in a conflicted residence, a house divided.

So, today, as we watch the granddaddy of all bowl games, the Rose Bowl, those who cheer for USC ( me and the Senator’s son) will be dining on tenderloin chili and gourmet root beer. Those who refuse to root for the Pac 10 champs, will be dining on left overs. Just kidding. Sort of.

See that guy hiding in the back of the photo posted below? He is trying to remain neutral about this college football conflict. But, I know better. I really do.

Go Trojans!

After spending most of the day cleaning up from Christmas, my daughter enticed me to install the Wii Fit she received from Santa. I love Santa. I love Wii Fit. I could not be any more in love with this fine piece of machinery. Who else will tell me my Wii Fit age is 35? I mean, are you kidding me? No wonder these things are sold out everywhere. Back to the board!

Feeling very guilty right now about bashing eBay yesterday. No sooner did I publicly complain about not receiving my purchase than what should arrive at my front door? Yep, you guessed it, my infamous button. I am considering posting a photo of it because I am fairly confident my Senator will not be reading this unless I show him – and that is not going to happen. I’ll give you a hint though. This button is older than I am.

OK, that felt good… saying that something is older than I am.

I’ll give you another hint. This button is from one of my Senator’s favorite presidential campaigns.

Now, that should narrow the field down quite a bit.

Just kidding! If you know my Senator, then I have just opened up the field -not narrowed it down. My Senator loves campaigns, and that is a good thing…considering.

Oh, I simply love Christmas and surprises.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

The Senator’s Wife