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The Death March of the Wild Frontier
“What is the matter with you, Augustus?” “I doubt you’d understand.” “I doubt it, too.” -from Lonesome Dove, by Larry McMurtry "Way-ull, don't you look hot as a slab uh butter meltin' on a stack a...
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Wildflower Lament
Indian Paintbrush: "Let me go" Swaying in the Texas heat, the lonesome wildflower laments, “Let me go.” The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. ~Psalm...
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Michigan and Texas
The hot Texas sky is pierced by one of Houston's stunning skyscrapers. You forget how much you love the heat. Living in Michigan, a place with a concept that is largely foreign to Texans called...
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Book Lover’s Paradise
“If you want one thing too much it’s likely to be a disappointment. The healthy way is to learn to like the everyday things, like soft beds and buttermilk—and feisty gentlemen.” -Larry McMurtry,...
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Rodalena Reviews: Bernie
So you’re scrolling through NetFlix for something (anything) to watch since you’ve finished Breaking Bad and it’s not August 11th yet, and you’re about to settle for The Avengers (again) because you...
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Rodalena Rants: Homecoming Mums
Honey, it’s Fall in Texas, and ’round these parts that means The temperature may dip below 90°. Grab a sweater and brace yourselves. It’s High School Football time. Now, that second thing may seem...
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