Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Book Dedicated to Smoke


Jill Conner Browne's new book, "American Thighs" was released this month. The Sweet Potato Queen has dedicated her new book to Smokey Davis. This would have been one of his proudest moments. How many people have a REAL book dedicated them, and only them? Just Smokey. How many people are remembered only by their close friends and family once they have been laid to rest. Strangers all over the world will wonder who this Smokey Davis character was. I got my copy Monday at Barnes & Noble, and cried when I actually saw it. I am only through the first three chapters, but it is laugh out loud (in the middle of the ob-gyn waiting room) funny. From now on when trying to convince to someone of how cold it is outside, I will say, "I froze my japonica off".
I love to see your name in print Dad!

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Captain Smoke


Picture taken by a close family friend on a Louisiana duck hunt. The name of Dad's boat was also the Captain Smoke.