1. Wow, the local weathermen/women, again, underestimated all the rain we would be getting. The forecast last night -- less than 12 hours ago -- was for small chance of some rain in our local area. It's a deluge. But at least we know what the temperature of the earth will be to the nearest tenth degree one hundred years from now.
2. I cannot overstate what an incredible job TxDOT, contractors, workers, etc., are doing with all the road construction on the west, north, and east side of the DFW airport. It is absolutely incredible. One of three best-kept secrets on Texas roadways: the "Texas turnarounds" on divided highways. I don't recall seeing these "turnarounds" anywhere else in the country.
3. Beijing may have nine million bicycles but DFW is close to having nine million scooters. LOL.
4. I was happy to see that Alexa knows Katie Melua. I love how Alexa pronounces Katie's last name.
5. Crawfish -- and, yes, it's crawfish in north Texas -- season probably lasts for three more weeks. Personal goal: crawfish boil at least once a week.
6. Best random gift to give Schwab broker: Copeland's cheesecake. Alternate: Cheesecake Factory cheesecake. Prices are about the same. Copeland's: smaller portions and a much, much smaller selection.
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The Book Page
The Girl Who Never Read Noam Chomsky, first novel by Jana Casale. c. 2018; light reading; looks fun; enjoyed the first few chapters; at the right place -- the beach? -- it might be a fun book to finish.
Lone Star Dinosaurs, Louis Jacobs with original artwork by Karen Carr, c. 1995. The dinosaurs of Texas. Well wort a read for Texans interested in dinosaurs. Not sure if the phylogeny of the book holds up.
Thanks for #3 & 4! For some unknown and unfortunate reason, I had never heard of Katie Melua. :-(
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome. What amazes me is all the incredible talent that is out there that is so often hard to find.
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