Word has it 'round here that they have just about outgrown their britches and are heading north. It seems the rocky, no account hills of McDonald County, MO may well be the site of the next population explosion. Got us a new Sooper Center in the works, and they're fixin' to provide runnin' water for massive quantities of our species. Next thing you know, it'll be a metropolis. 'Course, we won't be alone. For some time now, these parts have been home to a vast population of very foul inhabitants: Chickens. Millions upon millions of them. Providing nourishment for a hungry world and an aroma that just can't be escaped. They say it is the smell of money. Guess I'd rather be broke. I won't be a bit surprised to see Chicken Litter Blvd leading right into the heart of the new Turkey Estates development. Who knows, with a little cleanin' up and some nice smelly stuff, those old coops might be turned into some cozy apartments. Or not.

Being a freshman of sorts here, I'll offer an invite: If you happen to be passin' through the Greater Bentonville area, weekdays, I'd consider it an honor and priveledge to make your acquaintance, and offer you a cup o' Joe, such as it is here at the office. Might even try to scare up a slice of pie. I'm just a hop and a skip off the super slab at the Hwy 72 exit.

Be happy and careful.