George Smith: This really is the last 'unnecessary'
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FRIDAY'S LIST … of beans 'n greens 'n other things:
THIS IS absolutely the last last word on who used the line Lord, I feel so unnecessary" in their Grand Ole Opry act.
Most of you claimed it was "Stringbean," a comedian/banjo picker. I, along with Jeanne Pruett, Opry star of Satin Sheets fame, said it was "Bashful Brother Oswald," dobro player in Roy Acuff's band.
"Most of you" were right … and I know that because Jerry Brown sent me a link to an old Porter Wagoner show with "Stringbean" beating on his banjo while singing …
Pretty little widder,
Blacken my boots 'n I'll go getter ...
In the middle, he does let go with:
Lord, I feel so unnecessary ...
And that's all, folks.
IF I WERE in business and needed someone to make my customers feel good, I'd walk into the Winn Dixie in Golden Springs and make Tania McCollough an offer she couldn't refuse.
This young lady can make you feel good without even trying.
SANDRA TRIPLETT, music director at Blue Mountain is at in Trinity Hospital in Birmingham and I'd like you to put a talented and very nice lady on your prayer list.
She's due home Monday, but still has a way to go.
REQUOTABLE: Eventually you will reach a point when you stop lying about your age and start bragging about it. — Will Rogers
BIRTHDAYS: Nov. 9 — Jewel O'Brien; Nov. 10 — Scott Colvin; Nov. 11 — Ottie Beal and Eloise Carter; Nov. 12 — J. B. Scott and Emma Nail; Nov. 13 Cathy New; Nov. 14 — Mary Julia Daniel; Nov. 15 — Cheryl Norred.
TOP TEEN: Say hello, Jacob Conaway ... and when you do, throw in a WOW! or two.
Young Mr. Conaway carries a perfect 4.0 GPA at Piedmont High School, has a white hot 32 on his ACT, and ranks No. 1 in the Class of '09 while heading toward an Advanced College-Preparatory Diploma with Advanced Placement Courses.
A member of the National Honor Society, Jacob is also in Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society), the Spanish Club, and holds Academic Honors Awards from 2006 through 2008.
In addition to all that "brainy" stuff, Jacob is popular with his peers, currently holding the offices of president for the Class of '09, president of the FBLA, vice-president of the Student Government Association, Teens Need Teens, the Technology Student Association.
If you need to know more, a self-addressed, stamped ...
Hey, "the rest" really is that long, not enough space here for all of it.
Just say WOW! once more.
"Jacob is indeed a unique individual," says his pre-calculus teacher, Angela Studdard. "He is completely self-motivated. He is a true leader, both for today and for our future. Jacob is a true joy to be around."
Proud parents are Deborah and Terry Conaway, Breckenridge Drive, Piedmont.
Take a bow, Jacob ...
