Big Tex Will Go Into Hiding Soon!

You have one day, I repeat, 1 day! to visit the State Fair of Texas. That means the icon known as 'Big Tex' will no longer make public appearances.

While a "Texas bunch" of money-spending opportunities await you at the fair, nothing could be better than seeing the world's smallest turtle.

I take that back... you can always eat a funnel cake, which one cooking goddess describes as a "melt-in-your-mouth" treat. Or wolf down a Fried Bluebonnet.

Seeing is believing.


Simply Divine!

Article on Lally's Oddity show, which contains the "world's smallest turtle."

Have a good weekend!

Made in Texas.

Harry Truman Spoke Words of Wisdom ... Big Tex May Speak If You're Nice

"Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction,"
Harry S. Truman.
Take the quote with you throughout the day.

Then while you're at the State Fair of Texas, enjoy the Life And Times Of Big Tex exhibit at the 'Hall of State.' (History here.)
Big Tex will thank you. He may even walk up and start chatting (use caution!).

Parkland opened yesterday.

Sincerely,
Alice

"Index" Of The Dallas Music Scene?

There is a festival in Dallas happening on October 18 And 19, The Index Music Fest (for short).
When I checked the list of attendees, I had only heard of 3 groups / singers. As you may / may not know, Deep Ellum used to be a hotbed of all that is musical genius during the 80s and for a while after.

Just because I have only heard of three groups, doesn't mean the other ones are not decent.
So go ahead, plunk down $39.

You can also go to the State Fair of Texas, which starts today.

A Big, 'Big Tex' Thank you for reading a little Texas blog!

Alice

Are You Supposed To Spray Your Head? A Site To Honor Big Tex, And What Was That Leaf Blower Doing?

Hello
In the bathroom of a bar that adjoins to a major concert venue, I tried to use the soap. The automatic dispenser was located ABOVE eye level.
When the soap shot out, it made a sort of parabola. If I was standing in the right spot, it would have reached my head.
I was thinking, or am now thinking, are you supposed to place the soap on your head?

Lovely. Just lovely.

Here is a site to honor Big Tex. It was started by Avery.

I know that is not very much information, but, if you click on the facebook page you will find out more.
As you may know, the towering cowboy burned recently, at the state fair of texas.

I see many landscaping professionals using leaf blowers in Dallas. (Buy One Here). The problem is that most of the time, they are not blowing leaves.
One day I saw a leaf-blower user blowing away flowers on the sidewalk.
I have a feeling these machines are overrated.

Most of the time, they are just blowing air onto the sidewalk.
If you want more details on obtaining a leaf blower, click here.

Thank you for reading the blog.
Alice

Or
North Dallas Homegirl

And here is one more picture of Big Tex.
Since you love him so much.


The End

Kimbra, I Am Jealous Of Your Bangs

Hello, hello.

Here is a link to a Rolling Stone story about Kimbra. I decided to post it because it is well-written. And I am re-capping some of the people I have talked about.

I blogged about her a few months back.
Kimbra is a chick whose bangs I am jealous of.

THE END
I reckon there oughtta be a big Big Tex thank you to all you folks who've been reading.

Alice
North
Dallas
Homegirl

Big Tex, Rest In Peace, Always

Hi There

New and improved:
In case you haven't heard, Big Tex, the icon of the state fair of texas has suffered.

Here is what happened.

If you checked earlier, the link should be working now.

Here he is in happier times.


Goodbye.
Alice
North
Dallas
Homegirl

Subdural Hematoma And, "Stuck Here. Even A Penny Will Help" And State Fair Photo

Hi and Welcome:
I hit my head on the outside rearview mirror the other day. I was standing up after putting air in my tires. I thought I was going to get a subdural hematoma.
But I did not, because I am still alive.

Recently I saw a man standing on the corner along the access road to 635. His sign read, in big block letters, "Stuck Here. Even A Penny Will Help."
He was maybe in his 40s, with graying hair and a moustache. It was early afternoon.
I decided to give him a dollar, and as soon as I stuck my hand out of the car, the light changed.
I did get to give it to him.
But I never found out why he is "stuck here."

Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey got into a fight. It was during an American Idol taping.
(Link is from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer).
Oh, no.

A State Fair picture of Big Tex.


THE END

Alice
North Dallas Homegirl