My wife, the sweet Miss ViVi, arrived home from a run shortly after I finished my post about Spirit and Jay Ferguson.  I mentioned the connection to her, and she recognized neither “I Got a Line On You” nor “Thunder Island.”

Yes, she’s been my faithful companion for nearly a quarter century.  And sure, she’s given me two beautiful, healthy sons and a lifetime of wonderful memories.  And yes, she’s more gorgeous today than the day I met her.  And before I do anything hasty, I’ll consult my own private Deepak Chopra, my little brother Rich.  But I’m pretty sure what he’ll have to say about all this, especially about not even knowing the name Jay Ferguson:  Kick her to the curb.

And I shall.  Jus as soon as I find the checkbook…