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December 28, 2005 Dang, is this year almost over? In some ways it seems like it has flown by, in other ways it has seemed to drag on forever. A lot has happened in the last year, some good, some bad, some just downright sad. I would suspect I have talked about a bunch of it in here. When I wrote the first WWWs back in January I was privately afraid I would run out of things to talk about on a weekly basis. Well that hasn't happened yet, which may be a good or a bad thing. I trust most of you who read this on the web site or receive it in the mail find it interesting. Of course if you read it on the web site you can always scroll to the bottom-line, skipping all the bs (brussel sprouts) to find out who the spotlight artist will be. If you receive it in the mail and find it to be a waste of your time or just another piece of junk mail you have to pitch, don't hesitate to let me know and I can remove you from the list. I know what it is like to get mail that goes right to the shredder! In fact I am on some mailing lists I should really ask to be removed from. BUT if you find any value at all in receiving WWWs, then I will keep mailing 'um. Just my way of letting ya off the hook if ya want off the hook. I'd never make a fisherman, I can see it now, me on the bank of the pond asking the fish "Now are you sure you don't mind me keeping you and frying you up for supper?" Now what fish in their right mind wouldn't want to be taken off the hook and thrown back in? Now I ain't implying you all are fish, but I do bet there are some weeks you think there is something fishy about me. 
I hope you each one had a Merry Christmas and were able to spend some quality time with the ones you love. With Kelly in my life my Christmas was almost perfect, the thing of course that kept it from being perfect was the fact two of my dearest friends were not here to enjoy it with me. I thought of the Ol' Clark Outlaw several times during the month. He was quite the character and we had some great conversations in the months before he died. He would have been devastated if Bronco had died before he did. I'll bet he was sure surprised on November 19th when Bronco came running up to him. I would say he and Bronco have had more than one conversation with the Big Man about the Broncos going all the way this year and winning the Super Bowl as the perfect conclusion to Bronco's life. Now you may think this is all a little farfetched, a man and a dog talking to God about a football team, but is it really? My inner child doesn't think so. 
I was glad Kelly and I were able to go to Kirksville to be with my family on Christmas morning. I have made that trip so many times trying to imagine I had someone special with me, but this year it was not just my imagination. I really don't know how I lucked out to have such a sweet girlfriend in my life. It can't be my perfect livin', cause I am far from perfect. It can't be that I was so optimist that someone special would eventually come into my life, since those who know me well knew I was convinced I would be alone for the rest of my life. It can't be that God answered my prayers, since I figured there were a lot of people worse off than me who weren't getting their prayers answered, so it had seemed pointless to pray. The only thing I can figure is that it was the grace of the Good Lord who was tired of seeing me mope around. I do thank you Lord for Kelly, forgive my pessimism and lack of gratitude. Wait a second, this is WWWs not a prayer journal! Sorry…I still ain't got that there delete key fixxxxxxxxxxed. The good Book say it's not good for a man to be alone and I would say I am definitely the poster child for that verse. It was sure nice having Kelly in my life this Christmas. I seriously do not know if I would have made it through losing Bronco without her being there for/with me. I love you sweetie! Dang this ain't a love letter either, crazy deeeeelete key.
The Ol' Orange, White and Blue was flying proudly over Bronco's grave when Kelly and I stopped by on Christmas. I am, of course, referring to the Denver Broncos flag I had placed on his grave back on November 19th. It was good to visit with Bronco. He thought the Broncos shirt I had gotten for Christmas was pretty cool, He said he had been worried about me and the girls, but then the Ol' Clark Outlaw had taken him to the edge of Heaven and shown him how he could look down and see how we were. He said everyone in Heaven is getting Moses and the Ol' Clark Outlaw confused. I guess they both look a like and are always talking about the Raiders, Moses about the Raiders of the Lost Ark and the Ol' Outlaw about the Oakland Raiders. I can see how that could be confusing. Bronco said to tell you all hello, he said he had really wanted to come on the show before he died, but he was afraid the novelty of a talking dog on Midnight Country would put all the other stations out of business. He was an awfully thoughtful dog I tell ya.
Spring is still a long ways off, but the Blossom is out at Anna Rose's. As you know Anna Rose lost her dear cat Bootsie a month ago yesterday, on the November 27th, but Bootsie knew her momma needed companionship, so she arranged for spring to come early. Anna Rose is the proud mother of a new cat she named Blossom. I have had the privilege of meeting Blossom. She is definitely her mother's daughter, quite the character to say the least. Congratulations Anna Rose. My two girls, Mear and Goldie are both happy for you too.
So what New Year's Resolutions have you made? I've decided losing weight is definitely not one I will make. It seems whoever is responsible for making sure we keep our resolutions took their job a little too seriously this year when they took 75 lbs from my heart on November 19th. I don't do the resolutions thing much myself really. I figure any changes I need to make will be just as important in July as they are in January. So I try to be aware of these sorts of things all year long. God knows I don't need more reasons to beat myself up and un-kept News Year's Resolution just end up being that. If you're into that sort of thing I wish you the best. I do hope to continue making MC a show you enjoy listening to more and more, but I am always trying to do that, not just on January 1st. As always we are open to your suggestions as to ways we can improve the show.
Well it ain't gonna get more Country than this week's spotlight artist, Hank Williams, Sr. Fifty-three years ago this coming Sunday Jan. 1st Hank was double booked, he was scheduled to play in Canton, OH, but the great booking agent up above had him booked for a gig in Heaven. We all know that gig took priority. Unlike last year we won't be playing Hank for the entire show, but I do guarantee you will enjoy the 15-20 songs we do play between Midnight and 3:00.
I guess I have no idea what the new year will bring for each of us, but whatever it is I would say with the help of the Good Lord and real Country Music we will be able to deal with it. Thanks to everyone who helped me through this past year. I am afraid to try and name everyone who has been there for me 'cause I'll miss someone, but I do want to say Anna Rose and her sister Loretta, June and her daughter Susan have all gone out of their way to ease the pain I have been feeling. Thank you. I hope Midnight Country will meet a need in your life in the coming year.
Have a safe and Happy New Year's Eve, but don't stay up too late 'cause you won't want to miss Hank come Sunday night/Monday morning,
Woody
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