Archive for August, 2008

The Playa Rocks this week. Burning Man 2008

Burning Man began this week, and it is another year that I’ve been unable to “go home.” Last year I was working on Loss of a Teardrop Diamond and this year things just sort of happened My friends are out there in the heat and dust of the playa. They’ll all have wonderful stories to [...]

San Marcos River Adventure

My first weekend in New Braunfels was excellent. Saturday morning Michael said that he had a lot of yard work to take care of. The grass was getting shaggy, he had some hedges to trim, and some dirt to move. The way he said it made it sound like a couple of full days of [...]

Americana Music in New Braunfels, Texas

Ok, so I’ve been in Texas for ten days now, and I’m really feeling refreshed and excited. As my cousin Michael is showing me around this little corner of the world paradise I’m aware that there is so much more going on here than in Louisiana. At least outside of New Orleans. On Thursday night [...]

Over the hills and far away.

I was in Louisiana for awhile to visit my Mom. She had a stay in the hospital just before our big family reunion in June, and I though it would be a good idea to go home for a little while. It’s hot down here in the summertime, hot, humid, and sticky. It was good [...]

Sometimes we just need a little push… from Mom.

Phil, We need something new on your blog. I’m tired of the stupid meter ripoff. Tell us about your visit with Michael or whatever strikes your fancy. Show us some Texas scenery. love, Mom