Oct 9, 2022Vats of ArsenicThe short car trips dad and I take are frequently interesting. The observations and memories of my 96-year-old dad give me pause and the shared stories occupy my mind long after the drive. These intriguing stories would have never been heard without the idle time provided by a road adventure. …4 min read4 min read
Jan 3, 20222021 Books2021 Books A look back at some of the best books read in 2021 (most were published in other years). I use Goodreads to keep track of what I read and to see what friends read. If you are a reader, it is a good source for honest reviews, information…Books2 min readBooks2 min read
Oct 20, 2021Room of RattlesnakesI wrote this almost ten years ago. Now almost ten years later I have become an advocate for the hearing impaired. Improving your hearing with technology improves your life and those around you. Ask me about the difference improved hearing can make in your life. I like to listen. I…2 min read2 min read
Sep 21, 2021Dear Dad, Kings’ Visits 9.20.21We started our trip with a drive to the Iredale Café arriving for a late lunch. The place is known for their catfish and there are stories of some driving many miles just to dine here. The fish was tasty, and the side dishes were prepared on-site. It was good…Norse4 min readNorse4 min read
Sep 12, 2021Dear Dad, Bet, Raise or Fold 09.11.21As I merged onto I 30 headed to Paluxy, a new Mercedes SUV pulled in front of me. The personalized license plate on the SUV read ILUVGOD. Immediately in my head Janis Joplin started to sing Oh Lord, won’t you buy me a Mercedes Benz? My friends all drive Porsches…Janis Joplin3 min readJanis Joplin3 min read
Sep 5, 2021Dear Dad, Glen Rose Law 09.04.21The best trips are sometimes very close to home. The breakfast we had at Crave, the new bakery in Glen Rose was quite good. The Danish and the muffin were excellent. Crave is at a level not often seen in a small town. The location in an old barber shop…Prohibition3 min readProhibition3 min read
Aug 29, 2021Everybody is Somebody, Dear Dad 8.29.21Everybody is Somebody, Dear Dad 8.29.21Billy The Kid1 min readBilly The Kid1 min readEverybody is Somebody, Dear Dad 8.29.21----
Aug 20, 2021Breckenridge Road Trip, Dear Dad 08.18.21Enjoyed our overdue visit to Grandad McIntire’s gravesite and reconnecting with our McIntire relatives in the Breckenridge area. Was a pleasant day for a drive. We got a look at some of the country we usually do not see, even if mostly through a car window. …Roadtrip3 min readRoadtrip3 min read
Aug 14, 2021Rodak’s Cadillac (Dear Dad 8/11/21)Eldorado fins, whitewalls, and skirts Rides just like a little bit of heaven here on earth Well buddy when I die throw my body in the back And drive me to the junkyard in my Cadillac Cadillac Ranch by Bruce Springsteen My favorite coffee roaster, grilling consultant, and automotive expert…Cadillac3 min readCadillac3 min read
Aug 2, 2021Dear Dad 8 2 21 ArmadillosDear Dad 8 2 21 Armadillos Texas has a state bird, flower, tree, etc. We even have a state dinosaur. The nine-banded armadillo is the state mammal, but I see no reason we should not also recognize it as the state roadkill. A few years ago, when John Hightower ran…Roadkill3 min readRoadkill3 min read
