I couldn’t help but notice our own Dusti Rhodes in the article in Thursday’s USA Today about a new book “Bertha Venation” by Larry Ashmead. He’s collected unusual names of people,places and pets. Top of the list of odd combinations…Dusti Rhodes (yes, that’s her real name). One not mentioned in the article, but I’m sure in the book, was Bill Lear’s (of Lear-Jet fame) daughter Shanda. Or the famous 20th century Houston socialite, Ima Hogg. Sounds like a fun read, at least for the “littlest room” in your house. Oh yes, the title of the book? It’s a drag queen’s stage name.

This morning another early riser, Judy from Walnut Creek, won tickets to Center Rep’s “Mousetrap” because she knew it was Bedřich Smetana who’s music was banned in his native Czechoslovakia during WWII. Way to go Judy. More tickets Friday at 6:30am

Our Blind Date at 8:30 was 1811 the year that Italian scientist Amedeo Avogadro published his memoirs about the molecular content of gases. By all accounts a steamy tome.

Back with more Friday.

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