December 26th is that special day where we celebrate one of the most sacred holidays. It's a time when everyone joins hands, and... wait a minute. Did you think I was talking about Kwanzaa? Sorry, no. I don't celebrate Kwanzaa. But if you do, go nuts, and all that. No, I'm referring to the day that we celebrate the fact that Joe Walsh saved America. That's right. I'm talking about... JOEWALSHMAS.

Most of you who are unfamiliar with this blessed day probably didn't even realize that Joe Walsh saved America. And that's fine. Because that's Joe Walsh's way. In fact, Joe Walsh doesn't even know about Joewalshmas. But if he did, I'll wager he'd laugh a real good hearty belly-laugh. Because Joe Walsh doesn't even know that he saved America.

But he yes indeedy did. He took one of the most played-to-death-popular bands in American history and de-wussified them. Before he began his tenure with the Eagles, you had your "Lyin' Eyes", your "New Kid In Town" and lots of wimpy vocals courtesy of Timmy and Donny. Joe joined the fray, and the tone shifted to "Life In The Fast Lane", and "The Long Run". People heard these songs a million times a day on the radio, and they remembered how to RAWK. JOE WALSH SAVED AMERICA. Not only that, decades later he did it AGAIN when he made The Drew Carey Show occassionally standable.

So best wishes from all of us at MTP as you and your beloved gather 'round the 'Walshmas lawnchair for the traditional toss into the pool.