Terrorists never sleep.

Well, they have two suspects in custody in the Times Square bombing attempt. It is just a reminder that we can never let down our guard in the face of todays terror problems and unrest. Thank goodness it was detected by the T-shirt vendor and the area was evacuated. Could have been much worse had the bomber been more skilled and had he been able to assemble a device that was more dependable and effective. God bless the vendor. He is our hero for sure.

It is a consolation to know that our homeland security and FBI folks can seek out and apprehend terror suspects AFTER THE FACT. I do however worry about the fact that it is impossible to foresee 100% their actions and prevent them. It is only a matter of time before they are able to bring about another incident like 9-11, although hopefully not as devastating.

Any place that Americans gather is a potential target for terrorist acts. In recent years, the speedway here in Bristol Tennessee has had to step up security measures and remain vigilant to anything suspicious during the twice a year race week ends. The speedway holds 138,000 people. It is absolutely horrific to even think of the loss of life should they manage to detonate a bomb inside the speedway.

It is sad that we now have to be constantly vigilant and unable to enjoy complete peace and relaxation. We never used to have to worry, or even think about such things. Our biggest worry was with disaster preparedness for nuclear attack from the Soviet Union, but it was not an urgent and daily disruption to our serenity. I have walked the streets of NY City for years when I was a charter bus driver, and the worst case scenario was that I might be victimized by a pick pocket.

I have to think that there is some consolation in living in the Adirondacks, and living 250 miles from the nearest major city, although that is not necessarily a guarantee against attack. Other than race weekends, there would be no logical reason to pick our area of NE Tennessee to attack either.

On another subject, my friend's son Mark is stable after suffering a stroke at 47yrs old. They are still running tests to find out what caused the stroke. Continued prayer is appreciated.

Two weeks left until Kathy's back surgery at Winston Salem NC. Keep us in your thoughts. She has been almost completely disabled for the last year or so, and really needs some relief from the pain. Hopefully this corrective surgery will bring her relief and allow her to resume a somewhat normal life.

Sunny and warm here in Northeast Tennessee this morning. Hoping that the waters recede in Central Tennessee and people can get back into their homes and workplaces. It will be a long process to clean up and repair or rebuild all the damaged properties.

Here's wishing you all a good day, and good health.