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I felt a twinge of optimism yesterday
Well the time to breakthrough is now with the PAC 2 moving into conference configuration mode. GMG -
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Kinky Friedman RIP
I saw Kinky Friedman in 2011 in Salado at a benefit concert with BJ Thomas for the Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch. He was well know but the draw for me that night was BJ Thomas who played in small dance halls around Houston with a local band called the Triumphs. Battle dances with Roy Head and the Traits were always special when I was growing up. And the old timers probably remember his song "Raindrops Keep Failing on My Head" from the movie "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid." However I must say than Kinky held his own that evening and was very entertaining. It was a hoot to listen to his satirical style. I knew of him from his run for governor of Texas in 2006 and his articles in Texas Monthly. I did not know he had passed away. May he rest in peace. I wish we had more people these days who did not take themselves so seriously and enjoyed life like Kinky did. -
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Kinky Friedman RIP
None of the obituaries really stand out to me (do a search and take your pick), so I'll just link his wikipedia page. I had the privilege of seeing him perform at least twice; the two times I remember were first at an outdoor venue in downtown Austin in the late 90s, and the second time at "The Mucky Duck" club in Houston, which also was a book signing event. Kinky was a satirist, and definitely an independent. The lyrics of most of his songs can't be taken at face value; and are frequently shocking - on purpose. Listen to his music, read his books and Texas Monthly columns, and you might begin to understand him. He had some unforgettable one liners: "Vote for me, and I'll lower the speed limit from 55 to 54.99" (when the speed limit was 55, and he was running for JP in Kerrville; a "Jewish Joke") "If you're going to drink and drive, don't forget your car" "Are there any children in the audience? No? Good - because I wouldn't want to say 'douchebag' in front of a C-H-I-L-D" Sometime in the 90's, Kinky did a comedic music video of "Get Your Biscuits In The Oven" with good friend Ruth Buzzi (Laugh-In) and Richard Moll (Night Court). FWIW, Ruth Buzzi has lived north of Fort Worth for many years. The video has some scenes which might have been filmed in Fort Worth. -
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The sign of a good coach is can that coach evaluate his team from one season to the next and make correct adjustments in personnel and/or schemes and show improvement in lacking areas. Morris mentioned that after player turnover from last year that majority of players now are his recruits and the buy-in is better. It will be interesting to compare last years team to this years and find out.- 1
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Coach Morris held a summer pool party for his players at his house
Are you trying to justify it to me or to yourself?- 1
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