The columns at the top of my blog are the same ones here - in. The column all the way on the right as you look at them from the bayou fell to natures forces combined with time. The one next to fell to a moment of inattention on the part of man. Something I think we all ahould be able to relate to as I know of no one who hasn't experience a moment or two. This kind of damage is irrepairable due to the nature of the construction of the columns. Hand made bricks from local plantations probably fired in a kiln on Walnut Grove. Modern day bricks are made of different stuff and do not mix well with century and a half old bricks. Those of us familiar with them know that they will eventually all fall down but we see no reason to hurry the process, nor are we skilled in preservation practices. I am content to let nature have its course and walk cautiously around similar things. I'll have more to say on it later, but it is bedtime and I have to work tomorrow. First Christian Church is alive still and we wish to keep history alive as well.

To the Gravy I say Yo bro, you right on. Write as the Spirit guides and work to please God. If mankind don't get it, it is on them, not you.To GB I say, I'll stick to tobasco. 10K is plenty warm enough.

And to my 9 grandaughters I say "Good night sweathearts, good night." And lastly I say to my two grandsons, go to bed and go to sleep. You have school tomorrow.

Love to all the rest in the world and the ships at sea..