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Friday, July 10, 2009
"I Tried To Die Young"
Remember her from Woodstock? She had candles shining for her then. The voice and the talent still rings true for...Melanie:
This is a my new mantra! I love this song.
Here's another brilliant tune, Leftover Wine:
Her famous song from Woodstock:
This is a my new mantra! I love this song.
Here's another brilliant tune, Leftover Wine:
Her famous song from Woodstock:
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Goodbye, Mrs. Shahan
Listening to the radio this morning, I was sorry to hear about the death of 93 year-old Virginia Shahan. Virginia and her late husband, Happy Shahan, were the pioneers of Texas film making. In 1960, Happy built the set for the filming of "The Alamo", starring John Wayne. Since that time, Brackettville has been host to a dozen or more famous movies and documentaries.
Kman and I visited Brackettville a few years ago. It truly was like stepping back in time. Even though I was aware it was a movie set, I could easily imagine life in Texas in the 1800's. Great fun.
In fact, the movie set is much more imaginative and evocative of the period than is the original Alamo - which is so out of place in busy downtown modern San Antonio.
The Shahan heirs are determining what to do with the make-believe town; I hope they decide to keep it open to the public. What a waste to destroy 50 years of history.
Kman and I visited Brackettville a few years ago. It truly was like stepping back in time. Even though I was aware it was a movie set, I could easily imagine life in Texas in the 1800's. Great fun.
In fact, the movie set is much more imaginative and evocative of the period than is the original Alamo - which is so out of place in busy downtown modern San Antonio.
The Shahan heirs are determining what to do with the make-believe town; I hope they decide to keep it open to the public. What a waste to destroy 50 years of history.
Monday, July 06, 2009
CP's Grand Clan
Still missing two grandsons who live in San Antonio, Ethan and Jonas, but here is a photo of seven of our grand-progeny taken over the Fourth of July.
Connor (on far left) holding newest to the Clan, baby Westin, then Garrett, Caitlyn, Brady, and Colton -who is holding baby Will.
Garrett, Brady and Will are brothers; Connor, Colton, and Caitlyn are siblings, and baby Westin is the loney lone in his family...for now ;-)
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Carnival of the Arid #5
A terrific blogger, Chris Clarke, whom you will find on my sidebar as "Coyote Crossing" has posted his latest(#5) edition of his Carnival of the Arid. I am tickled to be included in this CotA among some other really smart and artistic bloggers.
Stop by to say "Howdy" and view some of the other submissions.
Chris hooked me a long time ago to his blog with stories of his beloved canine friend, Zeke. His readers grew to love this amazing dog, and his death was a loss to all of us who felt a bond, albeit long distance, with the regal dog.
Stop by to say "Howdy" and view some of the other submissions.
Chris hooked me a long time ago to his blog with stories of his beloved canine friend, Zeke. His readers grew to love this amazing dog, and his death was a loss to all of us who felt a bond, albeit long distance, with the regal dog.
