Rick Perry

I don't think having an awkward moment during a presidential debate should be the one incident that defines the path to the White House.

Here I thought California was at the forefront of legislation, taking the first stand, passing a law, then disbursing their decision to the other 49 states to be voted on. Uh, don't tell that to Governor Perry here in Texas.

Before heading back to Lufkin to observe the fireworks extravaganza at Ellen Trout Zoo, I took a side trip to Big Sandy.  Located at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 80 and Texas State Highway 155, the city isn't all that "Big", but on Independence Day, it became larger than life itself.