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Sitting in the theater watching “Rio,” I found myself laughing a bit and thinking it was kind of cute, then another thought crossed my mind. Is this a kids movie?

“Rio” is about the last two blue Macaw birds in existence. One, Blu, voiced by Jesse Eisenberg (“The Social Network”), was kidnapped as a little bird and find’s his way to Minnesota where Linda, his person, voiced by Leslie Mann (“Funny People“), finds him and they become friends for life.

First of all, let me apologize for dropping the ball last week, and thanks to those who checked on me. I have a pinched nerve in my hip, and thank heavens and God above, it is much better. April 15, the day I started this column, was the first time I have been on my computer, other than to check my email. So, I’m back, thanks for your concern, and let’s get on with April and 2011.

A little more than a month ago, our newest canine companion, Tybalt, was in an accident that led to the loss of one of his legs.

When I wrote about it, I received kind and supportive messages from readers who asked me to occasionally write updates about Tybalt.

My girlfriend, Rebecca Ricks, and I are both grateful our little buddy is still with us. But it understandably has taken some time for Tybalt to reintroduce himself as a member of the household.

Country music singer and songwriter Clay Underwood performs Saturday at his alma mater, Hart County High School in Munfordville.

He described the concert, which is a fundraiser for the Munfordville Sports Complex project, as a special homecoming.