. . . the failed presidential candidate, as a wastral son who burns through his inheritance, then returns home to a grand reception.
My faith tells the story of a prodigal son who squanders his capital and sleeps with the pigs, yet is greet warmly when he returns home as a wise and better person.
(Bill White, "Perry needs to regain credibiliity with his Texas constituency," Houston Chronicle, January ___, 2012). Mr. White implicitly offers himself . . .
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UNCA D and Lady Di attended a syrup-making in Hardin County last week. What a hoot. The full gallery is here. You can get a quick peek below.

Continue reading "NOVEMBER 14 / Making syrup and music at Cousin Floyd's place" »

WHEN the first Spindletop well came in on January 10, 1901, it set off a frenzy. Right behind the wildcatters and industry pioneers came commercial photographers. This sign . . .
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OUR UNCOMMON hometown got some good ink in the September Texas Monthly.
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UNCA D is back from an undiplomatic mission to Red China. More later.
Though it was impossible to take postcard-quality pix of the Great Wall, buried as it was . . .
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CHECK OUT www.take2videos.org for an interesting Good Work worth a look-see. Talented writer and photographer Karin Muller shoots high-definition video in a world hotspot -- recently Darfur and Gaza -- then turns the raw footage over to participating high schools and colleges. Students are then challenged to cut the tape into useful news or documentary reports. If you like what you see, consider donating.
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THE DEMOCRATIZATION of publishing through blogs has inspired many to report on their lives. Here's Viajando05, a personal blog by friends Kathy and David Altaras. It recounts their travels, photography, reading, and other activities.
Continue reading "MARCH 24 / Nice personal site by friends" »