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If you have skimmed the news lately, you might get the impression that Delta is cutting its fares. Taken as a whole, perhaps it is. All I can say from personal experience is that the price of a ticket on the one flight I invariably take on Delta—Houston to
Houston
After a brief stay in second place, Houston has returned to the top spot, being named by Men's Fitness as the fattest city in America for the fourth year out of five. I've done my part over the holidays. I'm afraid to step on
Music
If a musician is stoned, and is just going through the motions (or, phoning it in) on his playing, would we call that "stoning it in"? (The album that inspired this thought.)
Houston
The Houston Press reports on the possible fates of the Astrodome. Houstonians are properly proud of the Astrodome. Billed as the "Eighth Wonder of the World", it was the first air-conditioned sports stadium and an excellent example of the architecture of its time. The combination of audacity
Intellect
Art is a mirror not because it is the same as the object, but because it is different. A mirror selects as much as art selects; it gives the light of flames, but not their heat; the colour of flowers, but not their fragrance; the faces of women, but not
Sports
The Big XII North champion was taken to the wire by an 8-3 WAC team, and Oklahoma State fell behind 33-0 to Ohio State, finally losing 33-7. Thomas Gray and I went to the Colorado-UTEP game at Reliant Stadium. Great game. UTEP played their hearts out
History
I am inclined to think that history pays its way largely in the personal satisfaction of sitting on the fence and enjoying vicariously the trials and tribulations of men and times now ended; of enjoying the rare privilege of taking sides in their quarrels without in the least bearing responsibility;
Houston
It snowed earlier today in Houston. Yes, you read that right. It was great—I'm only sorry that none of it stuck. And that the snow came today and won't be back tomorrow.
Music
CNN gives Echo & the Bunnymen the respect they deserve.
Intellect
I own and respect several of the books on this list, but…"moan with intellectual pleasure"? Talk about a cheap date…
Politics
472,320—number of votes John Kerry received in Harris County, Texas (Houston's county, where Bush 41 lives and Bush 43 lived). 467,746—number of votes John Kerry received in the City and County of San Francisco and Multnomah County, Oregon (Portland) combined. 1,188,006—number
Politics
The Holy Spirit speaks through the good Reverend Hasty. And Dan Conley makes a welcome return. Update: Yes. And yes.