Monthly Archives: April 2014

She Was Grand in Her Day

Posted on April 25, 2014 by TXmyTX

RIP The Ladies Home Journal

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Sympathy for Cliven Bundy

Posted on April 15, 2014 by TXmyTX

Good article by John Hinderaker at Powerline on the issues in the Bundy Ranch/BLM standoff. So let’s have some sympathy for Cliven Bundy and his family. They don’t have a chance on the law, because under the Endangered Species Act … Continue reading →

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Meanwhile, news from the swamp…

Posted on April 11, 2014 by TXmyTX

This “married couple who both lobbied” is sundered, revealing a political culture of pettiness and greed, and reminding us that there are few things as revolting, intellectually, morally, and ethically, as the “Washington power scene.” http://freebeacon.com/columns/divorce-beltway-style/

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Meanwhile, on Planet Mars

Posted on April 8, 2014 by TXmyTX

A light in the distance!

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Is it just a coincidence

Posted on April 8, 2014 by TXmyTX

that one of my favorite writers, Kevin Williamson, penned an article on euthanasia/suicide on this of all days, the anniversary of my brother Mark’s suicide 26 year ago. His quote from David Foster Wallace especially struck home: The novelist David … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Almanac says it’s a good day to plant.

Posted on April 7, 2014 by TXmyTX

Set out Early Girl and Sweet 100 tomatoes; jalapeno, cubanelle, pimiento, serrano, and carmen red bell peppers; watermelon and muskmelon seeds; Macaslan and rattlesnake pole beans with the corn; and a row of edamames (soybeans) amongst the strawberries, which are … Continue reading →

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Time’s slippin’ away

Posted on April 7, 2014 by TXmyTX

Took this picture sometime in the late ’80s, when I was around 40 years old. Down on South Congress. I had just come out of the old Catholic Thrift Shop across the street. The area is now called So-Co, and … Continue reading →

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Mickey Rooney Dead at 93

Posted on April 7, 2014 by TXmyTX

Never cared much for his acting, but I have to admit he had staying power. RIP

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Praying for Rain

Posted on April 5, 2014 by TXmyTX

We’ve had a real dry spell. I don’t think it’s rained since February. 60% chance of thunderstorms tonight, according to NOAA.

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2 tunnels found under California-Mexico border

Posted on April 5, 2014 by TXmyTX

Once again, private enterprise trumps a government-run operation. 2 tunnels found under California-Mexico border

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