I don't think you have to be deaf, dumb and blind to realize the diversity of even the most diverse firms in Nashville falls behind places like New York and San Francisco. The solution is not to apologize for it, but to work hard to make it better.

So far this year in our area we are down at least nine inches. And the drought started in April, when hay production was just beginning. The ground moisture was drying out by May. This has made for a significantly decreased hay crop.

If we are deluged with rain, most of it will just run off. However, if it comes in slow enough over a three or four day period, there might even be a chance for some to get another cutting. But that's not likely.

Most of them get three cuttings of good hay. This year most got just one or two and the second cutting wasn't very good.

Many of us went our different ways in life, but you led us through that and back together, Lord.

The real problem will be if the drought doesn't break over the winter.