Steve Ford in Longview

Lana and I had the chance to attend "Dinner With a Champion" in Longview on Saturday night, March 24th. The event was a benefit for the Sabine Valley Center Foundation and Steve Ford was the featured speaker. Steve is the son of late president Gerald Ford and a working Hollywood actor. However, after a challenge from his nieces, he has been putting a lot of his acting projects on hold so that he can speak to young people all over the nation about making good choices and investing in a sound future. Steve told a great story about how his dad found out that he was President Nixon's choice for VP when Spiro Agnew stepped down. Nixon called from the White House on the Ford's private home line, which had only one extention. When President Ford answered the phone he told Nixon that he'd have to call back on the family line so that Betty could listen in. LOL! What a great story!

"300"Workout

Here's the website link I promised you Monday morning for that workout the "musled-up" actors in the film "300" used. Pretty rugged. Give it a look. Hey, who knows? If producers do a prequel, they may be looking for a stunt double for King Leonidus. Will I be looking for a part in the film, you ask? Nope. I'm far too stunning a mortal specimen for those Spartan pansies. Actually, I'll be busy getting in shape for "America's Most Wanted." Go to this link for more: www.joshsgarage.typepad.com.

3rd Man in History Walks on Water?

First, there was Jesus........next it was Simon Peter........and now, THIS GUY! Can you blame him? Hey, if that were me, I'd already be out of the picture frame. My parents sent me this in an e-mail and it was too good to pass up! This guy is kickin' up some surf! Click on the picture and check out the reactions from his friends on the top left. They're lovin' it! By the way, this shot is very similar to the response you'll see from me whenever I see a SNAKE. Eeeeeeahhhhhhh!!!!

The Love of my Life

The truly cool thing about this shot (other than the gorgeous model and her million dollar smile!) is the location. On the way back from our weekend in San Antonio, Lana and I came through Austin and visited her old neighborhood and school. Here, we're right outside the door to her 4th grade classroom. It was a nice memory for her. Me? I spent that time trying to picture her as a 9 year-old. I'll bet no one ever looked better in pigtails! If I had gone to school when she did, there would have been a box of candy hearts setting on her desk every morning.

A Man and His Dog

While Lana and I strolled the San Antonio River Walk, we met some unique folks. I LOVE people watching and had to get a photo taken with these guys. The human on the right ROCKS because his color of choice is burnt orange. That makes him one of my "Longhorn brothers!" He and his "canine compadre" were having dinner in preparation for a commemorative re-enactment at the Alamo the next day that the dog was going to take part in. And, yes, they did take home their leftovers in a "doggie bag."

Nightfall at the Alamo

My wife and I were in San Antonio on the anniverary of the siege of the Alamo. Here's a haunting view with the moon overhead. You can sense the same stillness that must have fallen over this Texas shrine back in 1836 when it fell to the Mexican army. No state, anywhere, has a history as proud as ours. Long live the memories of Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie and William Barrett Travis. Remember the Alamo!

San Antonio Rulz!

If your legs need a break during all that River Walkin' in San Antone, take the boat! It's a nice way to relax and take in the sights. Just the ticket on a warm March afternoon! The boat's captain was singin' "Old Man River" when I took this shot. What? You don't believe me?

A Weekend in San Antonio

While my wife was in her business seminar, I got to kill a little time seeing the sights. Here's a bird's eye view of one of the restaurants on the River Walk. You just can't beat the aroma of fajitas, steaks and barbeque in this place! That, along with the great atmosphere, is one of the things that makes San Antonio so popular to visit. When you go there, be sure and have some of the homemade root beer at Schilo's Deli. Wow! Try the skillet peach cobbler at the Lone Star Cafe, too. They'll both make you write hot checks!

Kid's Camps 2007!

Hey, if you're looking for some great summer camp choices for the kiddos, you're in luck! You may have heard me talking about this on the Sunny Morning Show on Wednesday. I found an OUTSTANDING website that will allow you to pick the perfect camp for your child......whatever type you're looking for........sports, academic, adventure, special interest, weight loss, religious and MORE. You can also select day or overnight camps. It's kind of like one-stop shopping. The website is called kidscamps.com. Just click on the picture to navigate your way there and "power up" some summer fun for your little guys!

Captain Hook and Me

My daughter took this picture recently.......right before we had lunch at Chili's. Meet the driver's side window of Captain Hook. I used to drive a green Ford Ranger that my little girl had named Peter Pan when she was in elementary school. She learned to drive in that truck. Well, our old friend grew tired and we had to trade him in on this newer model. It was hard, too. However, one way to hold on to those wonderful memories is to keep the Peter Pan motif alive! Hence........our new friend...........Captain Hook! And the answer to you question is a resounding YES! My next truck will be named Smee.

My Morning "Kissy-Face!"

Ever heard the saying "rode hard and hung up wet?" Well, I'm the poster boy....especially now that I'm doing the Sunny Morning Show. Having moved there from middays recently, I'm still working on my sleep schedule and am definitely NOT "a sight for sore eyes" on my commute.......in fact, Spielberg just called and cancelled my screen test. Actually, this caricature is much more complimentary than a real photo. And besides, I usually don't have my make-up on that early! Hey....being totally honest......I'M HAVING A BLAST! Thanks for all you nice calls and please pray for me........pray hard.

Valentine's Love Songs!

It's gonna be a real Love-Fest on Cupid's Day on the Sunny Sidewalk Cafe! All love songs during your lunch hour. How about a dedication? It'll be a little touch of Delilah during your workday. Here's how you can help me out: The NY Daily News recently compiled a list of the 100 most romantic songs of all time. Click on the big red heart above and pick out a couple of favorites. Cut and paste your choices into an e-mail and send them to revans@etradiogroup.com. Now, if you have another song you'd like to suggest, that's okay, too. The top vote-getters will be played on Valentine's Day. Good luck. It's a tough list!

Kids at Play!

Yep! The "kids" were here and Sunny 106.5 was "playing" the hits! We hosted a bus load of wonderful 5th graders from Hawkins Elementary on Friday, January 26, who were headed to Caldwell Auditorium for "Peter and the Wolf." What a courteous and well-behaved group they were! Both parents and teachers are to be commended. We had them cut us a few liners and jingles while in-studio (be listening for them). Ya'll come back now, ya' hear??!!

Genius at Work

For those of you who have been to the Cracker Barrel, you've probably tried your luck with one of these "golf tee puzzles." Once you finish, you're given a rating. I usually earn the one for "Aspiring Moron." Occasionally, though, "every squirrel finds a nut" and by some unexplained miracle, this time I got it down to ONE! How does it feel to be in the presence of greatness? Doesn't it give you shivers being this close to me? Hey........I heard that!!