Jay Kersting's Blog

This morning I find that I lack focus even more than usual, so I am going to share some random thoughts that have hit me over the last few days.  And maybe when they all get tied together, things will make sense.

A year away from the 08 Presidential election and we focus on Iowa and the polling coming out of that state.  Don't we pretty much ignore Iowa the rest of the time?  Why do we let Iowans direct a political process?  Most people don't want Iowans to direct them back to I-80!!  And don't get me started on New Hampshire.

Bought a car yesterday. I like the people I worked with over at Mike Kehoe Auto Group, but I still hate the process.  The car cost 1/10th what our house did.  The process was about 1/10 the length of time, and all of this seems fair.  But the stress is only 1/3 as much.   That part is what isn't fair.  And I can't put the blame on the dealership.  That is all internal. And it is no fun.  At least now I am not as worried about making it to work in home in what is now MY car.  Kathy is even less stressed in her 2007 Taurus.  Yup, I let her have the better/newer car.  Part of the promise I made a year ago when we decided to move here.

Talked with my brother Dan last night.  He works the games at Arrowhead Stadium and he is excited to see the big game on Saturday too.  But he reminded me, that while he HATES Mizzou as a KU Alum, Kansas State is the more important rival to him.  And, to many other KU alums and fans.  Does this make it a rivalry without response.  Nah, still want to beat them he tells me, just wishes that Mizzou was better at basketball.  Dan thinks it is bad that Mizzou fans would rather root against KU when they make their regular trips to the Final Four.  He feels they should be more concerned with getting their team TO the Final Four.  I wish I could put Dan on the air with me here.  He is a funny guy with strong opinions.  Not sure if we are actually related.  You know, I am so soft spoken and I keep my opinions to myself. 

It is the burning season here in Jefferson City.  It stinks!  Let me again state that if burning leaves was a good smell, barbeque teams would use leaves to flavor their meats in their smokers.  I think I will get the maple leaf burning AND oak leaf burning candles at Bath and Body Works as Christmas presents for Kathy this year.  Maybe a big three wick, mixed leaf burning special from Partylite. 

Honestly, I have never really been a huge fan of Turkey.  It is good, but I would prefer pork roast.  Or beef tenderloin.  I respect tradition and I do like it.  This will be our first Thanksgiving without family in eleven years.  We might have a friend or friends over and we are going to see Dan and his family on Friday.  So, not sad, just a change. 

And finally, a frustration.  I use the TV in this studio for information during the show.  This morning I came in and the DirecTV was cut off.  TV works, but I have no channels to watch.  I think there was some confusion that got it shut off.  It will get worked out, but it will make things slightly more challenging this morning.  And I really hope this is a short term issue.

As for that football game on Saturday, I am looking forward to this probably more than any non-bowl game, or conference championship game, that I have ever been to.  This is going to be a BIG game. I really hope that this game does one thing, it shows that the Big 12 North is not as weak as I said it was back in August.  I don't mind being wrong on occasion.

I am married.  Guys, you know what I mean. 

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