Oh yeah, got a great letter from my new penpal! I must admit, at first I thought it was printed junk mail before i started reading bc the penmanship was crazy good!
On this day in 1909: Mother Maybelle Carter was born in Nickelsville, Virginia.
Today’s soundtrack: “Wabash Cannonball,” “Will the Circle Be Unbroken,” “Wildwood Flower,” and “Keep On the Sunny Side.”
Remembering the legendary Mother Maybelle Carter.
For all you animal lovers out there, here’s a way to spoil your pup (or a friend’s) and help save shelter dogs at the same time!
Use special promo code CDRBBX1 to get $10 off any BarkBox subscription. For every coupon used, CDR will get a $10 donation from BarkBox!
What’s BarkBox? Think Birchbox for dogs - it’s a NY based company that send high quality dog products to your pup each month. Each box contains 4-6 items like bones, treats, toys, shampoos, and more.
I am a volunteer and foster mom for CDR so I can attest that it’s an awesome organization. We save dogs that are days or even just hours from being euthanized at over-crowded shelters. CDR is run entirely by volunteers and we rely on donations, so very $10 makes a big difference. Thanks for checking it out!
It’s a birchbox for your dog. AND you help other dogs in the process.
This is a special dog. He is a senior at ~8 years. His name is Turtle and it’s very fitting. He’s extremely mellow and very gentle. Adoptable at Alachua County Animal Services in Gainesville, FL.
Turtle!
18 FRAC DADDY
Jockey: Victor Lebron
Trainer: Kenny McPeek
Current Odds: 22-1
Pedigree:Scat Daddy - Skipper’s Mate by Skip AwayFrac Daddy has had some trouble in past races, receiving a nasty gash and developing throat ulcers. But the colt has proved he’s a fighter, placing to Overanalyze in the Arkansas Derby. Expected to play a pace role in the Derby and being comfortable on a sloppy track, Frac Daddy has a good chance to sneak in and steal the Roses from his adversaries.
Come on Frac Daddy!!!
Kentucky Oaks 139
All right y’all!
Post time is ~5:45 and I need to hear some picks! Plus we’ll have it on record for your bragging rights.
My personal pick is Rose to Gold. My logical pick is Unlimited Budget.
Who is your pick to win the Lilies this year?
This is going to be such a great race!
