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It’s official –

I’ve lost my country card.

When I saw the rows and rows of corn that line the highway in my hometown in Kentucky — right next to my brother’s driveway, in fact — I thought the golden tassels against the bright blue sky were evidence of a great harvest in the making.

But my brothers quickly corrected me — the heat has ruined the crop. The tassels have appeared too soon on stalks with little or no ears.  The farmers will take a loss.

And I couldn’t tell the difference.

Oh well, the locals here would need my help on the subway…so I guess that evens things out.