I've been down in Chattanooga for a little over a week. Been pretty okay so far. Did a show in Alabama and a couple around town. Getting ready for the first of a series of shows I'll be hosting at the hotel. Some highlights so far:

• A woman in Alabama took me outside after a show to "show me something I can't see from New York." She pointed up at the sky and asked me what was next to the Moon. I told her it was Mars. She said "Nah, it's Pluto. You see, Pluto used to be a planet but now it's a star." I asked if she taught school in the area (she doesn't) and we agreed to disagree.

• Went to Gold's Gym to start up a membership. They had a massive sign outside that read "$10 A Month. No Catches. No Surprises." As I was signing up, they casually drop that it's 10 bucks a month only if I sign up for a year. I said "That's the very definition of a catch and I'm actually quite surprised." She asked why. I explained about the sign. We agreed to disagree. I now belong to the local Y.

• Ribs.

• Met a Christian chaplain who works with those close to death at the hospital. We talked for about 20 minutes while we were stuck under an awning together in the rain. She explained how her relationship with god centered her and gave her a path forward. I told how I felt the same way about comedy. We both agreed religion and comedy both require faith. In the end, I wound up converting her. She's gay now.

I keep looking for my absentee ballot in the mail. Go vote. They definitely will be doing so down here.