Monthly Archives: June 2008
My Parents Fancy Themselves As Yankees: A “Vacation” Awaits [Vacations]
My mother won’t like the tenor of this email, and given that she’s my most loyal reader, it’s probably unwise to antagonize her–but why stop now. Tomorrow morning (early), Holly and I are flying to Boston and then meeting up … Continue reading
PEHDTSCKJMBA: Tom Waits Comes To Dallas [Music]
Waits is only a few days into his Glitter and Doom Tour guided by the word “PEHDTSCKJMBA,” which either means “People envy happiness, dogs sense courage, knowing jubilation means better ass…sets.” or it’s an acronym for the cities he’ll be … Continue reading
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Emma Is Definitely Too Big To Cuddle [School]
Our little Emma has now completed 1st grade and is just a few months from starting second grade. Wow, I’m old. So I guess her class had a pool party to celebrate the end of school a couple weeks ago. … Continue reading
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Reformed Killers, Motherhood, Fatherhood, & Good Ole Westerns [Movies]
Just as my book reading has been well behind my usual pace this year, so has my movie watching. The latest group: Ben Kingsley is very good at what he does. Starring Kingsley as an alcoholic hit man for a … Continue reading
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Elizabeth Costello, Snuff, The White Album, & Soldier’s Pay [Books]
Okay, looking back at these four books, I know see that they are all odd. Might say something about the mood I’m in. I like J.M. Coetzee immensely. And Elizabeth Costello is wonderful, though not his best book by far. … Continue reading
Summer Is Officially Here: Kid Activities [Family]
School has been out for two weeks, and I’m already exhausted. The first week was relatively quiet with only Emma attending gymnastics camp. While Holly and I were in New Orleans last weekend, Holly’s mother took care of the kids … Continue reading
Posted in Emma, Family, Gymnastics, Layla, Madysen, OU, Soccer, Speed
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Maiden Voyage: NOLA [Vacations]
Over the weekend, Holly and I made our first trip to New Orleans. Holly had been there about twenty years ago, but I don’t think that really counts. It was my first trip–and it appears that I’m already nearly too … Continue reading
Posted in Holly, Me, Vacations
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It’s That Time of Year Again: Recitals [Dance]
Please excuse the interruption from my usual bit of sports, entertainment, and the occasional funny story. The last week of May always means it’s recital time. Emma hung up her dance shoes a couple of years ago, and Layla traded … Continue reading
Posted in Dance, Layla, Video
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Family Event: Graduation [Family]
On Friday, Madysen, Speed, Emma, and I (Holly and Layla were otherwise detained) went down to Houston to my parents’ house for a big event. Colin, my little brother, was graduating from high school. Some things have to be seen … Continue reading
Posted in Emma, Family, Madysen, Speed
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