Finished the prelims at Van Cliburn, down to 12. Grateful for one day off.

Starting to work the Van Cliburn Intl Piano Competition in Ft Worth, with lots great crew and really great pianists. Picking pianos today.

Never criticize a man until you have walked a mile in his shoes. But after that, have at it. He'll never catch you with that head start. (RT The Author Guy)

Schziophrenic afternoon investigating feasibility protesting my property tax appraisal (No no house not worth that!) & seeking new mortgage (Oh yeah it's worth way more...)

Going to get me some good dirt, a pickup full.

Dirk and the Mavs pulled out a great win!

My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.
--Mark Twain

Driving up to Dallas to jibshoot some chevys tomorrow, hope I get thru Austin before rushhour.

What do you say after pigs fly?
Answer: Swine flu.

Swine flu hysteria totally out of hand-24 hr newscycle run amuck. Fort Worth shutting down whole school system with 1 flu case-last straw