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1/5/09

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Texas Chinaberry tree
I spent Christmas north of Austin, Texas, odd for an Easterner like me, but it was one of the merriest Christmases ever. We stayed with my in-laws and spent three days feasting. We started with a traditional Chrismas dinner, proceeded to homemade Tex-Mex food the next day, and finished with a real Texas barbecue on the third day with brisket and all, consumed under sunny skies with Corona beer and limes. We were in Texas just a short time, and only were able to see superhighways bordered by mile after mile of ugly malls and chain stores, but in the distance I saw an older, beautiful Texas, of plains and the occasional short,compact tree. I fell for the Chinaberry tree, which I’d never seen before: in the winter its branches end in huge clusters of golden berries, which look dazzling against the high blue skies. Also lovely are the many live oak trees, with large clusters of mistletoe hanging amonst their branches like Christmas ornaments. 

This being the beginning of a new year, I have, of course, made the usual resolutions (get rid of the ten extra pounds and keep the house immaculate). but I have some resolutions related to this website as well: post faithfully on this blog, and, as soon as possible, start posting photographs of some of my shirts to sell. So, next week, look for pictures of shirts, either on this blog or in the "under construction" shopping area if I can figure it out (if not, I'll enlist the help of my  terrific webmaster, Will Keyworth.)

 
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