What would you say to a former president?

I met former president George H.W. Bush last year at Louisiana College, as a guest of my best friend, Joe Aguillard.

I asked the president about the Houston Astros. I am a faithful fan and many times I see the Bushes sitting behind home plate. Mrs. Bush usually is keeping a scorecard.

His reply was, "Well, it's been kind of a rough year, hasn't it?"