Mr. Weed’s Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

Now we all know that Valentine’s Day can be sort of tricky for some of us fellas. Fortunately, I’ve had some luck over the years in getting some presents for my lady that I’m happy to share with all of you. What are friends for if they’re not going to help out in a time of crisis? And believe me, I know some of you all are in crisis mode this week. So without further a due, here are my top Valentine’s Day gifts for your lady in 2009:

1. C3 Compact Lithium 1/2 in. Reversible Drill/Driver – I know what you’re saying. “I do all the drilling in my house.” Fair enough. But why not let the little lady have a little fun around the house too while you’re watching the race on Sunday. You might be surprised what she can do. And this drill is the perfect starter for her. Plus, what’s she going to do with an angle grinder anyway?

2. West Virginia Chocolate Deer Drop Cookie Mix – Sometimes a box of chocolates just isn’t enough. And when it’s not, what is a man to do? Chocolate Deer Drop Cookie Mix is what. They taste even better than they sound. Check them out. She’ll love you forever.

3. Ugly Stik Fishing Rod – Does your lady give you a hard time about fishing too much? Then, take her with you and get her this nearly unbreakable rod. You really can’t beat this rod for the price, and it’s the perfect rod for her. If she gets to be a lot more experienced she might want a rod with more sensitivity, but for this special day, nothing says “I love you” like an Ugly Stik rod.

4. Bottle of Jeremiah Weed Bourbon Liqueur – Did you really think I could leave this off the list? I mean, what would Valentine’s Day be without sharing an evening with your lady and a bottle of JWB. Valentine’s Day will never stress you out again.

A Toast to Patriotism and Our Troops

While I was reading the news the other day I came across an article about “Patriotism” and honoring our troops. Without delving too deeply into the author’s feelings about Iraq and Afghanistan, I wanted to post my thoughts on patriotism from a historical context. As my fellow Kentuckians are aware, this great state, and of course our country as a whole, has sacrificed a great deal so that we may live free from tyranny and oppression. And while we are not a perfect society, and I dare any of my readers to list any through history that were, we are darn close. So, in my own way, I honor those who gave so much by tipping a glass, or three, of my best Bourbon.

To Daniel Boone, who opened the way through the Cumberland Gap and into the Ohio Valley for those hearty soles that eventually settled the Blue Grass State.

To John Hunt Morgan, Brigadier General and Commander of the 2nd Kentucky Calvary, and Basil Wilson Duke who took over command after Morgan fell in battle.

To Jefferson Davis, who served as President of the CSA.

To Major General, and former Vice President, John C. Breckinridge who led the “Orphan Brigade” to many a glorious victory during the Civil War.

To the 23 Medal of Honor recipients hailing from Kentucky who gave their all for our freedom.

To the 7,400 Kentuckians who serve in the state’s reserve units, whether they be Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines or Coast Guard.

And a special toast to those airmen who lift a glass of Jeremiah Weed after a successful mission.

To these men and women, and the many more not listed, I toast, for they are the true patriots. They lay their lives on the line in service to this country every day so that we who do not can speak freely without fear. Because to them it is the action, not the word, that is patriotic.