What a weekend in Atlanta! The entire family gathering from the Carolinas to Seattle, celebrating my grandmother’s 90th birthday. Dining at the swanky Ray’s on Killer Creek, where we feted Grandmother Starnes with hilarous outtakes on her life thus far.

I believe Great Uncle Chico wins top honors with his story about fishing for loose change on the couch during my…

I come from vintage stock — this is my Uncle Jerry — the pride of Coldwater, Mississippi — demonstrating the Magnolia State’s salute. Retired from Memphis Light Gas and Water, now he sells guns across the state line in the northern Mississippi refugee city of Southaven.

Your friendly neighborhood blogger is hitting the road. First, Thankgiving with the Egg Harbor City family. Cousin Bill promises Aunt Sue is preparing a feast guaranteed to clog at least one major artery. Can’t wait!

Then, Friday, it’s off to the southland. The entire Starnes family is gathering, from coast to coast, for Grandmother Starnes’ 90th birthday celebration. It should…

Crossing the finish line it occurred to me, I couldn’t feel anything below my waist. This morning, I can. I suppose that’s what a 26.2 marathon will do to you. What an amazing race. At times I was overjoyed, disgusted, exhilerated, depressed. And finally, relieved — to cross the finish line — breathing.

My first thoughts: I need a nurse and…

Had a great morning of fellowship with Governor Huckabee. We met at the Sheraton in NYC. He’s running the marathon — and is an amazing person. I’ll be posting more about our interview later.

Last May, I underwent open heart surgery to repair a near-fatal heart problem. My aortic valve stopped working. Since receiving a valve transplant, I’ve lost 110 pounds and on Sunday, I will run the ING New York City Marathon.

Steve Austin was the man. TV Land’s Six Million Dollar Man was old-school fun of the highest order. And for a…

More postings coming later this morning, including parts two and three of my Fox News Radio series on my race preparations. It’s a running madhouse in the Big Apple!

Last May, I underwent open heart surgery to repair a near-fatal heart problem. My aortic valve stopped working. Since receiving a valve transplant, I’ve lost 110 pounds and on Sunday, I will run the ING New York City Marathon.

“Are you out of your mind?”

That’s pretty much the response I’ve been getting around the newsroom ever since I decided to…