The Goodrums

Oh my great home state!

On tax day, the New York Times reported that Texas governor Rick Perry "energized a crowd of about 1,000 by accusing the Obama administration of restricting states’ rights and vaguely suggesting that Texas might want to secede from the union." Only in Texas...

As a general rule, I wish my attitude were more like this song from my childhood:

Oh let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Smilers never lose
Frowners never win

Oh let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Open up your heart
And let the sun shine in ♫

I get way too many children's songs stuck in my head. What's up with that??

I have had this song stuck in my head all week. When Michael didn't know it, I looked at him like he was crazy and accused him of being unpatriotic. Am I the only one who learned this song in music class in elementary school??

This is my country! Land of my birth!
This is my country! Grandest on earth!
I pledge thee my allegiance, America, the bold,
For this is my country to have and to hold.

For the classic rendition of the song, play the video below.

Remember: Y'all is singular. All y'all is plural. All y'all's is plural possessive.

Old stomping grounds - and Tropical Storm Humberto - here I come!