Idolmania thoughts, More with Ryans and Haycrafts

Bill, Mom, Pat Ryan, Jimmy (top photo);

Bill and Shirley; Mom and Pat; Mom and Mike Ryan

Sad to see Ramiele get the boot on Idol. But she was the right one to go on Wednesday. Love Brooke more each day. It was a very good results show, and Dolly did her thing well. Couldn't help but notice the Jesus focus on the show. Hmm. And I would like to buy Phil Stacy's CD. The music will be good. Everybody in the top 12 has an opportunity to make a career in music if that is what they want after the exposure on Idol. Good for them! Loved the Idolmaniac party at Eilerings again on Tuesday. Gracious hosts, good food by Missy (and others I think), tasty wine by Kathy, and an appreciative group being entertained by some awesome talent. What better way to spend a cold spring Tuesday evening.

On Wednesday, Mom got to greet her Ryan cousins, Mike and Pat (with wife Nancy), as well as Bill and Shirley and Jimmy and Jonnie, at the new MCL Cafeteria in Springfield. Sam and I sat at the end of the table and visited during lunch mostly with Shirley, who looks so good from the last time I saw her. Some new meds are helping. Well, it was a joyful occasion, and we are going to get together again in a month. All are welcome to come. I think the Ryans and Haycrafts would enjoy seeing more of "the Johnsons." So I will keep you posted on the date. It will be at 11AM at the MCL Cafeteria on Wabash.

Feel happy and feel good! (what I drew out from "The Secret.")