In my hand, if I pointed it just right You oughta heard what come to me at night On that little transistor, my big sister’s radio. So many DJs from so far away You oughta heard the records they would play, On that little transistor, my big sister’s radio. Tommy Castro‘s song, Big Sister’s Radio… Continue reading Radio Imagination
Month: October 2010
Light Crust Doughboys
Debbie was going through some of her mom’s memorabilia a couple of weeks ago, and ran across a flyer for “Parker Willson and the Light Crust Doughboys.” I suspect that most people in Texas have at least heard of the LCDs, which, according to Wikipedia (the font of all human knowledge, or at least semi-informed… Continue reading Light Crust Doughboys
Too smart for my own good
When we bought our new truck in July (has it been that long ago?) I didn’t get an extended warranty, but I did spring for a prepaid “oil changes for life” plan. And I’m beginning to realize one of the downsides of failing to keep up with automotive technology. When I did the mental calculation… Continue reading Too smart for my own good
Lessons from a Class Reunion
We attended our 40th high school reunion in Fort Stockton last weekend, and while it was a very enjoyable time, it was also confirmation that in some ways, you really can’t go home again. A couple of lessons were learned. Lesson #1: Boys will be boys. I’ll never understand the attraction of breaking out a… Continue reading Lessons from a Class Reunion
Exchanging a stream for a cistern
The Old Testament book of Jeremiah doesn’t get a lot of press, and what it does get is mostly negative. It’s understandable; it’s not the most uplifting book in the Bible, as it’s full of dire prophecies about God’s judgment on the nation of Israel, and it’s sometimes hard to figure out how it’s relevant… Continue reading Exchanging a stream for a cistern