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?"

My Mom and Dad's love tree. This beech on Crooked Bayou is one of my favorites. When my parents dated in the early 1950's, Daddy carved their initials on the tree (CI is Clayton Iles and MP is Mary Plott.)

Quotes- I get much inspiration from collected quotes. These are pages from my recent journals.

I hope you enjoy them and they cause you to follow your dreams as they have me.

If you'd like to see the quotes in larger font, click on them.

My mom and dad's tree

This beech tree along Crooked Bayou carries the initials of my dad (CI Clayton Iles) and mom (MP Mary Plott.) They were married in 1953 so that gives you an idea of the tree's age.

I am so thankful of the example set for me by my parents!

Kendal and Brittany

Kendal Campbell (my neice) and my friend, Brittany are going to the Capital One Bowl as cheerleaders.

Here are my smiling grandson, Noah Iles (L) and Jack Iles (R). We are proud of these guys and their parents.

Brady Glaser at LSU

This is a picture from LSU's first day of football practice on Saturday (Aug. 4).

This is my nephew Brady Glaser who is a new LSU Tiger. Brady is working as a punter for the Tigers, but is getting practice time as a wide receiver with the scout team.

We are proud of our man Brady!

To visit the LSU website, go to www.lsusports.net.