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We went to Odessa for the day to pick up our new gadgets and see My Bloody Valentine--in 3D. Nothing like a bullet, flying glass, blood, or an axe coming straight at your face. Anyway, I liked it. You should go see it, too!

Now, I have been to Odessa a few times and hadn't really noticed that there are giant rabbits around town that are all painted differently.

Me: Why are there rabbits everywhere?

Honey: Because it's West Texas.

Me: Hmm. Ok.

This is what Wikipedia has to say about these rabbits:

The jack rabbit has become the symbol of Odessa. This true South Plains animal has burro-like ears and a protective coloration which blends with the sand and dry grass of West Texas. His long legs can allow him to run as fast as 45 miles per hour. He is hunted by greyhounds. The Native Americans prized him for the food and fur. The rabbit was commonly used for food by many during the Great Depression. Beginning in 1932, Odessa held a rodeo for roping rabbits. In one competition, cowgirl Grace Hendricks roped a rabbit from horseback in five seconds and beat her male competitors. The unusual rodeo ended in 1977 because of objections from the Humane Society. Many businesses and residences about Odessa display models of rabbits.

I learn something knew every day. I also insisted that one of these awesome rabbits be my picture for the day.