This mornin' I got this frum a pal over in Basura Blanco....Texas.
Honest Lies and Other Misguided Thoughts---06-17-08
By Newt Harlan
Good morning, y'all. There’s the usual coffee on the stove and tea and orange juice in the icebox. There’s bread by the toaster oven to make some toast and there’s butter, peanut butter, strawberry and grape jelly all over there on the sideboard, so y'all help yourselves.
Today, June 17 is National Eat Your Vegetables Day, so my topic may be somewhat inappropriate for the day’s observance…on second thought, it should be okay since I do mention beans, peppers, pickles and onions.
I understand if you exercise daily it’s supposed to make you stronger, more flexible and nicer to be around. They didn't say what’s likely to happen if you don't exercise daily, but personally I think there’s a lot to be said for sitting around, drinking beer and eating snacks…but then, that’s just my opinion.
It looks like today is going to be typical summer day weather wise here in the Southeast corner of Texas, cloudy, warm and muggy. It was 76 when I first looked out around 5:00 and it’s is already pushing 80, so the high of 94 should be registering this afternoon.
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Belly Waddin’
One of the things that I retain from my East Texas--Southern raising is an occasional craving for a good old belly waddin’ lunch. I’m sure there are quite a few of you who have no idea what a belly waddin’ lunch is. Belly waddin’ more or less referred to something you ate that wasn't considered a “realâ€
Honest Lies and Other Misguided Thoughts---06-17-08
By Newt Harlan
Good morning, y'all. There’s the usual coffee on the stove and tea and orange juice in the icebox. There’s bread by the toaster oven to make some toast and there’s butter, peanut butter, strawberry and grape jelly all over there on the sideboard, so y'all help yourselves.
Today, June 17 is National Eat Your Vegetables Day, so my topic may be somewhat inappropriate for the day’s observance…on second thought, it should be okay since I do mention beans, peppers, pickles and onions.
I understand if you exercise daily it’s supposed to make you stronger, more flexible and nicer to be around. They didn't say what’s likely to happen if you don't exercise daily, but personally I think there’s a lot to be said for sitting around, drinking beer and eating snacks…but then, that’s just my opinion.
It looks like today is going to be typical summer day weather wise here in the Southeast corner of Texas, cloudy, warm and muggy. It was 76 when I first looked out around 5:00 and it’s is already pushing 80, so the high of 94 should be registering this afternoon.
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Belly Waddin’
One of the things that I retain from my East Texas--Southern raising is an occasional craving for a good old belly waddin’ lunch. I’m sure there are quite a few of you who have no idea what a belly waddin’ lunch is. Belly waddin’ more or less referred to something you ate that wasn't considered a “realâ€
