Random Thursday: The Sunday Graphic Edition

I just received an official notice from the OBO (Official Bloggers Office) that unless I post something immediately, I’m in danger of losing my official blogger credentials, along with all privileges and appurtenances accruing thereto. After looking up “appurtenances,” I decided I couldn’t risk it, so…this. Currently in Midland, Texas, winds are out of the… Continue reading Random Thursday: The Sunday Graphic Edition

Concealed Carry at the Mall? Not in Midland, Texas.

One of our local TV stations posted a link on Facebook to its report on the decision by Midland Park Mall to prohibit the carrying of concealed handguns on its property. It’s unclear whether these are new signs, but the mall’s policy and the station’s spotlight on the signs are drawing the reactions you’d expect… Continue reading Concealed Carry at the Mall? Not in Midland, Texas.

Political endorsements by newspapers do serve a purpose

Today’s editorial in our local newspaper notifies readers that the publication will no longer issue endorsements for political candidates, ending what I assume is a decades-long practice that still exists at many – if not most – print media. [The practice of political endorsements by newspapers goes back more than 150 years, according to this… Continue reading Political endorsements by newspapers do serve a purpose

Newly Framed Artwork

We had three pieces of “artwork” framed recently. You’ll see why I’ve qualified the subject matter in just a minute. Two of the pieces had been laying around the house for a couple of years, awaiting the time we worked an infinitely-expanding to-do list down to where they resided. They are both legitimate artwork, paintings… Continue reading Newly Framed Artwork

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Best Dance Memories – An inauspicious beginning

This blog serves several purposes, one of which is to make other blog writers feel better about their competence in comparison. Another important purpose is more personal: it’s a medium for documenting things that I don’t want to forget, even if I’m likely to forget that I documented them here. And that’s why I’m doing… Continue reading Best Dance Memories – An inauspicious beginning

Book Review: “The Ecuadorian Deception”

My pal and former Midlander Bear Mills has published a new novel entitled The Ecuadorian Deception (available via Amazon.com in Kindle and paperback formats). I finished reading it over the Christmas holiday and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys suspense novels seasoned with a healthy heap of [obscure] history. I’m not a huge fan… Continue reading Book Review: “The Ecuadorian Deception”