Well, the heartland of California is still there. Turlock has in fact “grown”–I believe today’s edition of the Modesto Bee said the city is doing battle with Wal-Mart. Turlock is trying to keep a store the size of Vermont from being built inside city limits. In addition to legal battles, they’ve also got 2 Sonics, a health food store and an Applebee’s, so things are really looking up.

In all seriousness, it is nice to visit family members we see twice yearly, if that. I realize that perhaps it is odd to have grown up in this manner, with half of my aunts/grandparents/cousins, etc. living far enough away to make visiting regularly difficult. It is unfortunate what we get used to and get to consider normal. Maybe I’d be more used to the 6 hour drive if I were in the habit of making it more often.

Well, first interview is tomorrow and I’ve got a lot of gas station beef jerky to sleep off. I request prayers for dazzling eloquence, awe-inspiring intelligence, and at least a hint of outgoing confidence. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Final weekend totals: Sarah, 2 bad joke points. Paul, 5 bad joke points. Me, 2 heycow/heyhorse points. You really have to yell loud if you want them to look.

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