5/29/2010 in NC (in progress)

5/28/2010 in NC

Descending on North Carolina

5/27/2010

The great Fowler Migration to the Lexington area has begun. Here we see the beginnings of the swarm feeding at a local Applebee's. The order for the next two pictures starting from the left: Brendon, (Keith's son), Keith, Nathan (Keith's son), Mike, Les, Karen (Kevin's wife), Kevin, Tom (Les' husband), Eric (Les' son), Karen, me, Chantelle, and Stephanie (Les' daughter).





Chantelle



Chantelle, me and Alex



Chantelle, Karen and Alex



Eric



Brendon and Keith



Les, Karen and Kevin



Alex (foreground); Eric and Tom (background)



Chantelle (foreground); Steph, Brendon and Keith (background)



Nathan "Jimi Hendrix" Fowler playing one of his many "guitars". It is amazing how every "guitar" he picks up is perfectly in tune. :)

Descending on North Carolina

The great Fowler Migration has commenced as we start to converge on the city of Lexington, NC. Here is just a portion of the swarm feeding at a local Applebee's

Don't underestimate this young woman.

Last fall (I think it was), I saw an interview with Taylor Swift on one of the evening news programs. I don't recall if it was 60 Minutes or 20/20, but something like that. Until seeing that interview I just thought she was another teenie-bopper trying to make it big. I did not realize how dedicated, disciplined and savvy this young woman is. She not only writes her own songs, but she (much in the fashion of Michael Jackson) has her hands on every part of the process to bring her work on tour. I am amazed at her entreprenurial knowledge and the sound decisions she seems to make in the production and dissemination of her work. This woman, for her capabilities have long since pulled her from girlhood, has taken her life's dream and made it a complete reality for herself, with, of course, overwhelming support from her family. No matter if you enjoy her songs or not, you have to acknowledge the credit due Ms. Swift for her extreme commitment to see her dream through to reality. She is a rare find among today's youth, in my opinion.

I happen to enjoy many of her songs, and this one is one of my favorites. It's adorable and so is she.