Across the broad desert, mountains and plains, a blacktop road that’s only two lanes. Nobody lives there, there’s nuthin’ to do, just lonesome travelers a-passin’ on through. The coyote howls his lonely refrain, nobody else is there to complain. The gas station burned down decades ago, the ruins stand out inContinue reading “Highway to Lonesome”
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Liz
Electric blue dress and piercing blue eyes, say she is not just one of the guys. The cowards just cower when Liz takes the stage, While sending that Tangerine Tyrant into a rage. Electric blue dress and piercing blue eyes, she don’t put up with none of their lies. The syncopates whoContinue reading “Liz”
Covey Family History
THE LOVE STORY OF EDGAR BROWN COVEY & MYRANDA BELLE DELAY STARTED IN 1909 & ENDED IN 1960 AT THE DEATH OF ED BUT THEIR LOVE LIVES ON ED AND BELLE MET WHEN HE WORKED AS A RANCH HAND FOR BB DELAY, BELLE’S FATHER THEY MARRIED AND HAD 10 CHILDREN THE FOLLOWING IS THE LIFEContinue reading “Covey Family History”
Super Rat
From Barstow to Vegas to the New Jersey Barrens, through mountains and deserts and rocky environs. Skimming the sand like a wiggly Sidewinder, stand on the pegs if you need a reminder. A Hodaka Hundred will get the job done, smoking those big bikes, mostly for fun. It’s light and its nimble,Continue reading “Super Rat”
Sundance
The job was a blast, it just couldn’t last, time to drag up and go, my future was cast, no money amassed, I’m just an out of work schmo. On a hot August day, I drew out my pay, said farewell to the rail-welding crew, had to be on my way, ‘cuzContinue reading “Sundance”
Carr Peak
Carr Peak I’m thinking tonight that I ought to roam, up on the mountain, away from my home. Where the sky is clear, and the water is sweet, the motives are pure, and the sorrows retreat. The eagle will soar, the cougar will roar, knowing the score, like never before. The AspensContinue reading “Carr Peak”
Battle of Flowers Battle
In 1979 we were enjoying our second year living in the wonderful city of San Antonio. It’s ambiance, celebrations and cultural diversity were amazing to us. Then came the time for Fiesta with all its colorful parades and events. Of particular interest was the Battle of Flowers Parade, commemorating the those lost at theContinue reading “Battle of Flowers Battle”
Indian Racer
Rex could ride a bronc and Rex could ride a bull, but he found that Indian Scout to be big handful. The Wreckin’ Crew once raced it all about the land, and all they knew was winnin’ for the Indian brand. Woodsie won the title back in Thirty-Five, Harleys ate their dustContinue reading “Indian Racer”
Midway Battle Commemoration
My Brother-in-Law Tom and Karen’s sister Dorene took the Texas Children’s Choir to Hawaii to commemorate and perform at the 80th anniversary of the pivital Battle of Midway. (4 Jun 1942). Today, they performed at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. After the commemoration, they met with two of the survivors of the battle,Continue reading “Midway Battle Commemoration”
Wild Bill
We never knew the cause of his pain, and some of us were quick to complain. His whole life was a pure hot mess, somethin’ to do with trauma and stress. Never had no job, lived all alone, didn’t have much to call his own. Sometimes he camped deep in the woods, Continue reading “Wild Bill”
Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies 