Papaw’s Polaroid SX-70 spotted!

Aha!  Here is proof Papaw’s Polaroid SX-70 existed!  It’s one of the great mysteries of my life that we never found this camera.  Granny took this photograph on their trip to San Francisco in October 1977. I miss y’all, but I always feel so peaceful knowing you’re together again, and with Mom and Uncle Larry … Read more

Penn State could begin true healing by shuttering football itself

After eight months, the Freeh investigative report on the Penn State/Jerry Sandusky disaster was released yesterday.  Horrific in its detail and providing no cover of any kind for any of the principals, the report makes clear that Penn State football must go away for a while.  I think five years sounds about right. (The most … Read more

Thursday miscellanea #195

Seven weeks to Crimson Tide, 2012. My across-the-street neighbors, as of yesterday, are back in their newly rebuilt house.  Year to the day.  Congratulations, and God bless. Took the truck to work Monday and Tuesday this week.  It was fun.  Day to day, I miss having the power to dictate what happens on the on-ramp.  … Read more

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