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The Random Texan

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  • Be Your Best

    Mary Borman wants to be the first Down Syndrome athlete to complete the Women’s Ironman Half Marathon. She just might do it. My wife pointed out to me that Mary seems to have a very supportive family, so much so that she has had cosmetic surgery to soften her appearance as a Down Syndrome individual. Read more

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  • The Orator Trump

    Recent events banged me in the head with the memory of the opening chapters of Gordon Dickson’s Dorsai novel, The Tactics of Mistake. President Donald J. Trump isn’t Cletus Grahame (no one is), but he might be the greatest orator in recorded history. Don’t think so? Consider this speech he gave on Pi Day: Trump Read more

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  • An Urban Chicken Saga

    You absolutely must read Larissa Phillip’s charming story about raising chickens. [Larissa] tells the story of her life-changing decision to buy a few chicks—which will inspire and guide any Free Pressers who are thinking of following in her footsteps. But first: a video, in which Larissa explains the basics of keeping chickens. —The Editors Do Read more

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  • The Random Texan is IN THE HOUSE

    A year and a half ago, I retired from University teaching. Turns out there was a buttload of stuff that I’d neglected or procrastinated on AND a whole new set of surprise chores that the retirement counselors (some folks get ’em, right?) don’t tell you about. So I’ve been busy, not with “honey do’s,” but Read more

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  • I’m almost as crazy as Stephen Wright

    Check out Stephen Wright’s hilarious appearance with Craig Ferguson. The conversation is an over-the-top version of conversations I’ve been having with my wife since the beginning of my medical adventure. Watch the very beginning closely, see if you agree with what I’m seeing. Stephen Wright has a mobility impairment. I didn’t really understand what that Read more

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  • I meet Mr America at the Spa

    So today I dropped in to the local nail spa. I’ve been going for several years, getting my toes prepared to avoid the dreaded Toe Jam when I go skiing for Spring Break. I’ve always been a blase customer, getting a nice occasional pedicure, no big deal. Today, I hobbled in looking to get a Read more

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  • Tex-Mex Cornbread

    Let’s make some South Texas-style cornbread. Mix the dry ingredients. Wisk eggs, milk, oil in a separate bowl. If usinglard, melt separately, then add to dry ingredients before adding in milk andeggs. Don’t get crazy about a few lumps. Put it all in the pan (I like mycast-iron cornstick pan, which can easily double up Read more

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  • Estilo Americano: The Big Tony Sandwich

    Thank you, Anthony Bourdain Lately the foodie internet has been abuzz with recipes for the late Anthony Bourdain’s favorite mortadella sandwich, something he discovered in Brazil. It sounds tasty, if a bit plain, so I decided to kick it up a notch. The Big Tony Bourdain’s version is pretty simple, lots of fried mortadella and Read more

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  • Take a hike

    What to boost your creativity? Do some simple brainstorming? Emulate the great thinkers and go for a walk. Of course, there’s walkin’ and then there’s Walken. It is possible to get over-enthusiastic. Read more

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  • Estilo Americano: The Basic Chilton

    The Chilton is a simple vodka cocktail thought to be invented in Lubbock, Texas. There are a variety of recipes, many of which are transparent marketing ploys for overpriced (and nasty tasting) flavored vodkas. Don’t fall for them; stick to basics. Here’s my version:  Read more

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