Well, the lunatics are now in control of the asylum: we've hijacked Hogg's Blog in the midst of this fine 50th (Fiftieth!) Birthday Party for the man of the hour, the finest man most of us have ever known, Mr. David Eugene Hoggard of Hodgenville, Kentucky. He's playing a mean medley on the piano for the assembled guests, and while he's distracted with the keys we'll post our best wishes to him here:

Heckuva job Hoggard.  I have three words for you - Happy Birthday!  Best Regards,  George W.

Here's to the panio man.  We love you David, here's to 50  more. R.F.  p.s.-  Next time let me take the turkey!

I have 3 words for you happy birthday  to you.-from miranda  age 7 

Here's to one of the biggest Hall & Oates fans, and the "Rich Guy", who is rich in friends and family. Happy Birthday!-Jill

Here we are for another big night in the hood.  Hog's on the pianer playin up a storm.  My husband fancies himself a singin fiend and they're beltin out "Cecelia" as I write.  We've had a lovely evening, talking politics (sorry Jinny!) and religion and eating pierogies.  We love these folks and couldn't be more honored to be here for the big 50.  Family is more than just blood relations.  Much love, mel 

Ah, david, thinking of something witty to say and as usual the well comes up dry. To the finest neighbor I have ever and will likely ever have, happy birthday-- matt

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Happy Birthday Daddy! Now stop the piano so I can go to bed! Just Kidding its your night stay up, If you can....         -Josie Bon Jovi

Hey Dad Happy 50th  I love you                                                                                                                                  ------love Jesse----------                                                                                                                                                  ps i'm your son!!!!!!!!!!

Well I don't know where all the posts are since there are alot more people here but anyway, Happy Birthday to my sweetheart.  He's put up with a lot from me this year.  (Boy, my fingers sure are drunk tonight, I've done alot of re-typing).  Anyway, my guy is the backbone of this family and has helped me through hell this year and although I've seen him age (a little) we've made it through and are putting this all behind us.  We've got roads to travel and more friends to make and life goes on.  I love you dear and hope we have at least the 50+ years that both your Mom and Dad and mine have had together.  Your loving but tipsy wife.  Jinni 

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What would you think former Canadian Defence Minister Paul Hellyer was speaking about when he said...

"The time has come to lift the veil of secrecy, and let the truth emerge, so there can be a real and informed debate, about one of the most important problems facing our planet today..."

Global warming? Nope.   War prisoner abuse? Nope.  Terrorists' nuclear capabilities? Nope   How Viagra works? Nope.

Answer here. (via Drudge)

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Grimsley wins.  I couldn't be more proud of Jackson and his partners in pigskin.

Although their defensive play arguably won tonight's quarter-final game against a very talented Mt. Tabor team, it was individual efforts on the part of Grimsley's offense that put points on the board.

I wish I had a video of last night's remarkable rushing touchdown by Whirlies all-around great player Robert Lane (N&R).  (Update: WFMY-TV has streaming video of the play, and more) Just when you think the guy has been tackled, he emerges from the pile of bodies having never placed a knee on the turf.  I've never seen anything like the way he can turn what at first looks like either a yardage loss, or a short yardage play, into a first down, and many times into a touchdown.

'Phoenix' Lane should become the moniker for Grimsley's star player and champions in waiting aptly describes this year's Grimsley team.  At this point only two victories are keeping the Whirlies from a state football championship.

Update: Here's expanded coverage by the N&R.

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