Tag: Archer City

August Olla

Video from Bob Schneider on Austin City Limits: –cannot wait to see him in concert soon *********** A couple of shows new to BBC America that I just watched and enjoyed: Luther, starring Idris Elba and  Copper, starring Tom Weston-Jones There’s something about British detective shows that I really enjoy. They have an edge to them.…

Trip to Archer City

A few weeks ago, I spent a Saturday driving to Archer City, Texas from the Dallas/Ft. Worth metroplex and back. The trip takes approximately 2 1/2 hours one way. Why in the world would I drive to Archer City, Texas, and back? I wanted to check out Larry McMurtry’s book stores in his hometown (see previous…

Reading: McMurtry’s Literary Life

I was browsing the “New” books section at my local library and I happened upon Larry McMurtry‘s latest book, a memoir with reflections on his literary career, entitled Literary Life: A Second Memoir. This memoir is preceded by Books and will be followed by Mr. McMurtry’s memories of working on films in Hollywood. Mr. McMurtry…