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savages
My brother’s new movie, SAVAGES, is coming out July 6: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1615065/ He’ll be on the “Late Late Show” with Craig Ferguson Friday night, June 15th. I’m setting my dvr! And watch for an interview with Charlie Rose on the CBS … Continue reading
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a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do
Some of you know my youngest son, Sarge , is in the Army (which he loves). We’d all hoped he could join us next weekend for his sister’s wedding, but the Army had other plans for him. He’d been getting his … Continue reading
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what would virginia do?
That is the question I ask Banjo Man whenever he stomps to the phone to give his adult children advice. It brings him to a screeching halt, then he flashes me a sheepish look and says, “All right.” Our children will never … Continue reading
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one and only cruise vacation
Nineteen years ago Banjo Man and I went on a cruise. He learned how to snorkel. I didn’t. He saw fish. I didn’t. He ate two entrees at every dinner. I didn’t. He wore a baggy bathing suit. I didn’t. … Continue reading
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what will is doing
Press release from the Ben Thompson Preservation Foundation: “On April 29, Ben Thompson’s life will be recognized, honored and discussed by experts, authors and descendants for the first time in history. At least six organizations, including The Austin History Center, … Continue reading
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happy birthday, mom!
today is mom’s 86th birthday. tomorrow we’re going to the “big suburbs” for massages and lunch, but i wanted to share some of my favorite photos with you today. 1943, high school graduation, New Orleans, LA (my mother has always been … Continue reading
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if it’s spring
It’s the season. Banjo Man is car-shopping again. This time I am enabling him. Aiding and abetting. I am, surprisingly, his partner in crime. Because…I secretly (and now, not so secretly) want a van for this summer’s road trip. I … Continue reading
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silent star trek moment
We skyped Tuesday night. First time ev-uh!! It was quite exciting. Banjo Man and I were staring into the computer monitor at our little family in Texas as if we hadn’t seen them in years (instead of days). We smiled … Continue reading
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that smile
> See that smile? My father was the happiest person I knew. He was also wise and kind and funny and generous and wherever he was, that’s where everyone wanted to be. This is one of my favorite photos. One … Continue reading
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birthday gal
Hang onto your hats!!! Nancy’s turning 32 today!!!! Hang onto your Easter baskets! My sweet, funny, energetic, happy little girl is all grown up. Hang onto your dollies, too. She’s getting married in 70 days!!!! Happy Birthday, sweetheart!!! What an … Continue reading
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