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'The Night Before School' by'Mama Dinka'‘Twas the night before school and all ‘round the house, The laundry was done (I had help from the spouse) Our son, alas, is a ‘baby’ no more, He made that clear, as he went out the door. “Where you going?” I…
August 22
Yes, I agree,.... he had it all...except control over his own life......like most of big names you mentioned, including our recent Michael Jackson...what got them to fame and fortune, was also what destroyed them. They were all great musicians, yet…
August 19
I guess what bothers me the most about Elvis is he had it all, more than most anyone and he threw it all away. Like Hendrix, Joplin, Kobain, and Billie Holiday. The let there self-serving hearts destroy them and those around them. I agree that he h…
August 19
Hey Curtis, I understand exactly what you are saying. My reference to Elvis being a 'king' was only what he was known for....the King of Rock and Roll. Nothing more.
August 19
You know... I liked Elvis' music and my grandmother had all of his albums, but that doesn't negate the fact the he was a cheating husband, a liar, a drug addict, and used his influence (and money) to corrupt doctors into fueling his habits. There ar…
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If you're old enough to remember the tragic shooting of our beloved president, John F. Kennedy, you most likely remember, exactly where you were and what you were doing when you received the devastating news of his death, November 23, 1964.In that s…
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You think its HOT here?! Forecast for KUWAIT- Today: Sunny. Hot. High 123F. Winds 10 to 20 mph. Tonight: Mainly clear skies. Low 99F.!!
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In Texas, we celebrate everything BIG TIME! You know, the old 'Bigger is Better' adage is ALMOST the Texas tagline. So it's no surprise that the Fourth of July is one of the biggest celebrations of all! Texans are mighty proud of their state, and t…
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If you haven't already, you need to talk to Matthew Griffin...He is on here under his blog name: 'Bits O' New Media'..
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Being 'goofy' on the front row (left to right) are Gabe Huckabay, Colton Edmondson, Michael Mladenka, Tanner Neal, Will Wommack, and Travis Bledsoe. Back row (l-r): Cody Mulloy, Ty Parkison, Jeff Cook, Coleman Floyd, Ross Montgomery, Andrew Alvarado…
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Posted on August 22, 2010 at 10:30pm —

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Where Were You August 16, 1977?...

If you're old enough to remember the tragic shooting of our beloved president, John F. Kennedy, you most likely remember, exactly where you were and what you were doing when you received the devastating news of his death, November 23, 1964.

In that same vein, fast forward a short thirteen years, and again, if you were old enough, you know exactly where you were and what you were doing on August 16,1977.
I remember vividly. I was moving into my new apartment in Columbia, Missouri, p… Continue

Posted on August 16, 2010 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments

Mama Dinka

The 4th of July in The Great State!

In Texas, we celebrate everything BIG TIME!


You know, the old 'Bigger is Better' adage is ALMOST the Texas tagline. So it's no surprise that the Fourth of July is one of the biggest celebrations of all!




Texans are mighty proud of their state, and their freedoms. They don't take it for granted.


(They had to fight TWICE for it! )


I won't go into a history lesson here, but believe me...we LOVE to have a good time, and July 4th is one mighty BIG reason to

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Posted on July 4, 2010 at 10:30pm —

Mama Dinka

"Going Home"

Before Saturday's Project Graduation a week ago, I got to visit with lots of folks - most of whom had grown up here. Lots of families were attending a backyard barbecue, so lots of different ages were represented. But it was the 'twenty somethings' I talked to, that had moved back that interested me the most. Their parents (and some grandparents) were still here, and they had found (after going away for awhile) that being back home wasn't so bad after all.

In fact it was pretty great!
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At 11:17pm on March 5, 2010, Tommy Grace said…
Hi Cindi

What's goin' on in the Tall City these days? Just thought I'd check in to see how you and yours are doing. The snow here is finally melting after over 30 inches in February. I'm defintiely ready for the warm weather do get here.
Hope all is well with you.

Talk at ya'll later. Have a good weekend.

Tommy
At 10:45pm on February 7, 2010, Tommy Grace said…
Hey Cindi

Congratulations on your 30th anniversary. That's an impressive milestone in these times. Sounds like ya'll had a great time and got to visit a very historic and interesting place.
We are trying to dig out of about a foot of snow with 3 to 4 foot drifts, seems like I've been trying to plow thru them all weekend. And get this, we may have another 8 inches by Wed. I think it's about time to head south. :) Looks like ya'll have had a bit of nasty weather this winter also.

Watchin' the Super Bowl, looks like the game could get interesting here in the last few minutes. Don't really have a favorite in the game, so whoever wins is OK with me. It's been a pretty good game so far.

Anyway just wanted to say Hi. Looks like the Saints are gonna pull it out.
At 2:09am on January 3, 2010, Tommy Grace said…
YES ....... RED RAIDERS WIN!!!!!!! GREAT GAME.

Now, Let's hope the Horns can put it all together Thursday night.
At 11:32pm on January 2, 2010, Tommy Grace said…
Yeah, I'm watchin' the Tech game too. Gotta watch all of the Big 12 games

Watched the Sooners finally win a bowl game. I'm a big OU fan, have been since the Midland days.

I'll be pullin' for the Horns later this week.
At 8:11pm on January 2, 2010, Tommy Grace said…
Hey Cindi

Hope you had a great holiday.

Hey, I can't get to your latest blog, not sure what's going on.

Anyway it's back to work on Monday, can't wait. :)

Talk at ya later
At 8:48pm on December 21, 2009, liberal old man said…
this old man doesn't have any idea where this will be posted. But in response to a reply to my early post, I say thanks for Mama Dinka. That said, how many folks out there remember when there was no loop? How many remember the Star Dust Honky Tonk in Odessa? That was where I met my wife.
At 9:45am on November 25, 2009, Tommy Grace gave Mama Dinka a gift
Thanks for bringing back the great memories and everything else you do. As I've said before you are one heck of a person.
At 3:33pm on October 26, 2009, Angela Seales said…
Thanks for the welcome. It is a great feeling when you meet someone who has been in Midland for a long time.
At 8:42pm on October 21, 2009, Tommy Grace said…
Good job. That would really be interesting to see what kind of response it would get. I think it would get quite a few hits. I'm surprised thatyou hadn't known about the accident. Of course, I don't really remember hearing anything about in the years that I lived there either.
Hey, sounds like your weekend was a bunch of fun. I really enjoy listening to Asleep at the Wheel, they have some great music. I got to hear them at a fair in Euless back in the 90s. It was great and I even got to meet Ray Benson. Nice guy and really tall.

Let's hope the story works out.

Talk at ya later.
At 9:19am on October 21, 2009, Tommy Grace said…
Hey Cindi
I put a response to the airplane collision out on the discussion. Just thinking, the anniversay of the crash is Saturday, it would be unteresting to see if you could get the original stry re-printed this weekend.
At 12:15am on October 11, 2009, Tommy Grace said…
Hey Cindi
Just a quick note to say Hi. You must be stayin' busy, I haven't heard much from you lately. Hope all is going well for you. Glad to see football season is well underway, I try to listen to the Rebels on Friday nights, looks like they are playing some close games, just not quite there yet and it looks like they have a tough schedule the rest of the way.
The fall colors are beginning to pop out up here, looks like we are gonna have some pretty awesome color this fall.

Have a good one and we'll talk at ya'll later.
At 12:52pm on October 2, 2009, Santa Rita Club said…
Thanks for looking at our Blog. Sometimes I feel as though I am the only one interested.
At 11:28pm on September 4, 2009, Tommy Grace said…
Hey Cindi

I just listened to the LHS-MHS game. What a game, how exciting does it get. After last week I was a little worried but the boys came thru with flying colors tonite. Let's hope that gets the boys in maroon on a roll for the rest of the season. GO REBELS!!!!

How are ya doin'? We've had some great weather this week, But that's gonna change as we're headin' south in the morning for Big D. We'll be there all week visiting with the kids and spoiling the grandkids.

Just wanted to say HI and let ya know I'm listening to some great West Texas again up here in Ohio.

Have a great weekend and we'll holler at ya'll later
At 8:10am on July 22, 2009, Tommy Grace said…
Hey Cindi

Sounds like everyone had a great time. Glad to hear it.

Ahhh Ruidoso, I remember it well, seemed like we used to get over there about every other year or so. I bet it was a great relief from those 100 degree days in Midland. We always had an awesome time when we went. Going to the horse races and even going on a trail ride, it was great. The drive up to Sierra Blanca was also interesting. I remember the road up to the top was narrow and winding. My mom was freaking out all the way up, telling my dad he was getting to close to edge. It was worth it though, it was awesome once you got up there.
Everytime we chat you bring back some great memories that I hadn't thought of in many many years. Great stuff!!!

Try to stay cool and we'll holler at ya'll later.

Tommy
At 8:05am on July 16, 2009, Tommy Grace said…
Hey Cindi
I'm a little tardy on inquiring as to how everything went with the reunion. I read your article on attending your reunion, good stuff as usual.
Hope the festivities went well and everyone was able to reconnect with old friends. My 40th will be coming up in 2011 and I am looking forward to coming back and seeing the old homestead again and visiting with everyone.
I'm sure that you have everything under control there in West Texas, we are enjoying some nice weather here lately. We're trying to get our plans together to get down that way to visit the kids and grandkids, probably sometime this fall.
Just wanted to drop a note to say HI and hope ya'll are having a good summer.

Tommy
At 12:58am on July 14, 2009, Coco said…
Thanks - I apprecaite it and look forward to meeting you!
At 1:49pm on July 13, 2009, Coco said…
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We also provide Cosmetic Teeth Whitening! We're offering 15% off of all our treatments until July 31st! We are located at 3328 N. Midkiff in the same shopping center where Olan Mills photography & Flatbelly's is. I just though that with all of the high school reunions around here, that they might want to try our services for their night out! Thanks for getting back to me!
At 10:00am on July 13, 2009, Bob Lester said…
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At 8:12am on June 23, 2009, Tommy Grace said…
Hey Cindi
Just a quick note to say Hi. Hope all is going well. Sounds like you must have had a busy week. That sounds like it would be a fulfilling event to be a part of. Good for you and the kids.
It's getting close to time for the big weekend. Are you all ready to go? I hope ya'll have a great turnout and everyone has a great time. Sounds like with your great planning, all should go off well.
Again, enjoy the renewing of old friendships this weekend.
I'll holler at ya'll later.

Tommy
At 5:01pm on June 22, 2009, Coco said…
Hi Mama-Dinka,
I just opened up my own business here in Midland last week & am now trying to get the word out! I have noticed that you are head of Midland and Lee High's 35th High School Class Reunion's and thought that some of the attendee's might be interested in some of my service's. I was wondering if you would give me some advice as to getting in touch with them about my services and the discounts I am currently offering? Thank You!!!
 
 
 

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