Brother in the Bond

My fraternity, Sigma Nu, at my college, Ole Miss, has produced some unique alums. For example, we had a guy who was a regular on the Lawrence Welk show. Another was the guy who wrote and directed the Benji (the dog) movies - not to mention Chevy Chase's Oh Heavenly Dog. There is a former US Senator (Lott) and a current US Senator (Wicker). Not to mention several lesser known politicians, writers, and athletes. Oh - did I forget to mention one of the main television plastic surgeons?

Then there is a man who fathered two different sons that started a Super Bowl (Archie Manning). Speaking of the name Manning . . . for all of those people with their unique successes, not many people can say that a man who was in their fraternity at their school (even though at different times) started in the Super Bowl.

Here's to you Eli.

Movin' on Up Like George and Louise

I just read on Yahoo! real estate that the county we live in, Loudoun County, VA, is the second wealthiest county in America:

America's richest counties based on median household income

The county I work in, Fairfax, is the wealthiest. And they are 1 & 2 by a pretty large margin.

I guess being in #2 is not good enough for us. So, in April, we plan to move from Loudoun to Fairfax. If you can't beat 'em join. Watch out Jeffersons - we are moving on up as well. We finally got a piece of the pie.

MMMMMM . . . Pie.

A Flair for Home

A friend of mine at work today let me know that Ric Flair was appearing at the Washington auto show tonight. Now, considering this blog is a pun on his name, and he is one of the 5-10 people I would like to meet in this world, you think I would have worked it out to go. Granted, it would have taken me about an hour to get there, but still . . . Alas, work, cold weather, family and just being plain tired was enough for me to get in my car and head home instead. It's like I am Dusty Rhodes giving in to a figure four . . . without the Dusty finish.

Maybe I am just getting old. Unlike Ric Flair & Space Mountain, me and Thunder Mountain Railroad just can't go all night long anymore

The Return

After some thought, I am going to try and bring back A Flair for God. I figured now is a good time, being a new year and all. Further, several things from my initial introductory post have been making headlines . . . at least in my world. First, Patrick Willis led the NFL in tackles as a rookie and continues to show why he is one of my two sports heroes (along with Albert Pujols). Next, the WWE is running a Flair retirement angle which is excellent. And, in the spring, my wife and I are going to see our first English soccer game hopefully to see the team Kasey Keller is on.

Maybe like the Nature Boy I have a little left in me.

Anyway, here is the original introduction to the blog which I think sets up the blog well, entitled "The Sum of Which is Pro Wrestling":

People always ask how I, an educated person who enjoys cultural activities and knowledge of the world, can possibly be such a fan of pro-wrestling. Simple. Outside of God and family, my three favorite loves are sports, acting and comedy. Add sports, acting and comedy together, and you get . . . pro wrestling.

I have always known the that outcome of wrestling was predetermined, even at a really young age. I am surprised that I did not get involved in reformed theology later in life. After all, I believe God in his sovreignty has already predetermined everything. And, as far as I know, pro wrestling matches are predetermined too.

So on behalf of:
The Nature Boy Ric Flair (Whooooooooo)
John Calvin
The Blackadder
P. Willie, and
Kasey Keller

Welcome to the ring. Jerry Calhoun is your referee. Ding, Ding!