My friend Ross King is doing some acoustic performances of Christmas songs he’s written and recorded over the years. I could sit and listen to Ross and his guitar for hours. Enjoy “Rise Up”. www.instagram.com/tv/B5LDyl…
A new episode of the Sneaky Good Podcast is up. We dissect the Ole Miss game, and consider talking about the upcoming Arkansas contest but change our minds. www.andthevalleyshook.com/2019/11/2…

There’s a new episode of The Big Fat Geek Podcast up, and we dive into the world of everyone’s favorite professional assassin, John Wick! www.bigfatgeekpodcast.com/2019/11/2…

Tonight, my family tried the Popeye’s classic chicken sandwich. I will not presume to speak for the rest of the family, these opinions are mine alone as I wade into this controversy.
From a purely chicken perspective, the classic Chick-fil-A sandwich is better.
The bun on the Popeye’s sandwich is the best fast food bun out there.
We’ll get around to trying the spicy version in the future.
In the meantime, folks, just enjoy what you enjoy. It is possible to enjoy like things for what each of them are without it being a “the best” competition.
This was the most pleasant drive down to Austin in a decade. Slowest through Waco was 40 mph. Waze had us on the quick toll routes once we got close. Thanks to early check-in availability, already in our room! And this guy helped with the driving. Now off to lunch.

The Sneaky Good Podcast celebrates its 75th episode with LSU’s victory over Alabama! www.andthevalleyshook.com/2019/11/1…

Yes, I’ve watched the first episode of The Mandalorian, and I’m planning to watch it again tonight after Kid1’s hockey practice. #MandoCool
This movie review for Midway is the best and funniest thing I’ve read all day. The harshness is inspired.
Little dusty in here. youtu.be/IPCozaQbU…
Look, you raving psychotics, just because you got the Christmas lights installed on your house already doesn’t mean you have to TURN THEM ON. #OneHolidayAtATime
In case you need something to listen to before the LSU-Bama game, the latest Sneaky Good Podcast is available. www.andthevalleyshook.com/2019/11/8…

Speaking of authors hitting their stride, I finished Lee Child’s Blue Moon in less than 48 hours, in case anyone’s wondering how good the latest Jack Reacher novel is.
On the round-trip plane rides for the Tampa tournament, I started and finished @robkroese’s The Rise of the Demon Prince, second in his new Counterfeit Sorcerer series.
Admittedly, I’m biased as a friend of Rob’s and frequent Kickstarter backer, but he’s really hitting his stride. This series is just like a lot of the fun fantasy novels I read as a teenager. Definitely recommended.
This kid got the tying goal this morning in what ended up a heartbreaking semifinal loss in the Tampa tournament. Begged for us to get on an earlier flight so he could play with his JV squad, and thanks to Southwest, that happened.
Then proceeded to score 4 goals plus an assist.

Good start to the tournament for the hockey player and his team, a 4-1 victory. Things get tougher tomorrow. #HockeyDadLife
The body of Halloween isn’t even cold in the ground, we haven’t had Thanksgiving yet, and Target already has Christmas crap out the instant you walk in the door. #OneHolidayAtATime