milk and honey

Eight years since my dad died. It’s so great when he’s in one of my dreams.

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More sweet life.

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What a delightful breakfast spot!

I'm not a golfer, nor am I particularly a golf fan, but I grew up with Verne on the local Dallas ABC station. What a pro!

08 Apr 2024 - 1:42 pm

08 Apr 2024 - 1:43 pm
Clouds dispersed about 1 minute before totality. Amazing, simply amazing.

As an adult, my family has had three dogs. Sweet, sweet Maggie (officially, Margaret Rose) was the first.

Early Maggie (and early kids):

Late Maggie:

From the garden:

To no one's surprise, Willie Nelson wins Texas Monthly's "Celebrity Texans" bracket. And, in previous rounds, with very few exceptions, the Texan who should have advanced, did. A Final 4 of Willie, Nolan Ryan, Kelly Clarkson, and Matthew McConaughey is just about right.

Happy Easter!

Jesus, my brother,  
Jesus, my maker,  
Today, you paid my bills.   
What can I do, but fall on my face,  
And thank you for your grace?  
Jesus, my Lord.

My favorite Brooklynite.

From a wonderfully illustrated review of a book of photographs by Ruth Orkin (1921-1985)

1. Archie.
2. My leg.

My dad, cousin, and sister, circa 1990. (I’m guessing). I love this pic. Nice sweater(?), sis!

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I’m sure many of you already follow Ted Gioia. But for those who don’t, he’s one of the country’s most perceptive cultural critics, as well as being the world’s preeminent jazz historian. Check him out. It’ll be well worth your time.

I’m really enjoying this audiobook of The Odyssey read by the actor, Anton Lesser. The translation by Ian Johnston is very accessible (if a bit awkward at times). I think this story has legs. 📚