Lovely post! Lovely pic of you and your sister! Landman....Dallas on diazepam! I know that area pretty well as it's on the way through to the past of west Texas where I go whenever I can. the kids and I spent all of last summer there, about two hours from the area of Landman which is Midland Odessa. It is definitely a fascinating area but I gave up watching it because of the cliches falling out of Billy Bob Thornton's mouth. Texas is so misunderstood in America, let alone the rest of the world, but it's far, far more nuanced and politically mixed, and yes, moderate, than people think. I guess the show is made as entertainment, but it's not Texas, at all. At least, not in my experience. I'm going to find a link to a fantastic podcast about Texas you might find interesting, by Anne Helen Person called Culture Study. Where I stay is very, very blue, and it's only a couple of hours from Midland. What I am saying is that Texas is not exclusively oil and Maga, it really isn't ! I'd definitely not spend so much time there if it was.
A visit to Texas has been on my bucket list since I was a boy! I have had a couple of Texan friends so I know not to buy the red neck gunslinger image! I hope I get there before I die 🤩
You must go. I cannot recommend west Texas highly enough… if you do go, please let me know! I can give you some amazing travel tips. Marfa - Alpine - Big Bend is the area to head to
Always enjoy reading your posts. Love the recommendations and I have to say Prince - one of my all time favourites. I shall keep my eye out for the candlelit concerts!! I
Thank you for brilliant recommendations as always…i am so behind with telly and only just finished Tehran and Night manager…both brilliant…LOVED Yellowstone so this one you mention sounds perfect. And PINK STUFF too. I also love cleaning up after a party, with music in ears…LOVE it… happy Easter to you and your family x
Listen to this - I promise it will change your image of Texas. People think that Texas is all about oil and Evangelical far right Christianity and big bottle blondes and cowboys - and its way way more interesting, political mixed and culturally diverse than that. And the proximity to Mexico makes it totally fascinating. I saw Steve Earle playing recently, he described Texas as occupied Mexico, which I loved. Anyway it's a place I feel passionate about! Happy Easter XXX
Oh absolutely yes! I have had great times in Texas, too. I think the Sheridan effect is more about the urban/rural divide of the US…but also MAGA voters typically are not found in states of California or NY. I’ll definitely listen to the podcast xx
Loved reading this upbeat post in these rather down beat times. You’re right enough that science is getting close to that kind of genetic engineering, but I hope it holds off, especially any attempt at eliminating gayness and Downs Syndrome, both of which add to the joy of life. I’ll look for the Pink Stuff next time we’re in Tesco’s!
Lovely post! Lovely pic of you and your sister! Landman....Dallas on diazepam! I know that area pretty well as it's on the way through to the past of west Texas where I go whenever I can. the kids and I spent all of last summer there, about two hours from the area of Landman which is Midland Odessa. It is definitely a fascinating area but I gave up watching it because of the cliches falling out of Billy Bob Thornton's mouth. Texas is so misunderstood in America, let alone the rest of the world, but it's far, far more nuanced and politically mixed, and yes, moderate, than people think. I guess the show is made as entertainment, but it's not Texas, at all. At least, not in my experience. I'm going to find a link to a fantastic podcast about Texas you might find interesting, by Anne Helen Person called Culture Study. Where I stay is very, very blue, and it's only a couple of hours from Midland. What I am saying is that Texas is not exclusively oil and Maga, it really isn't ! I'd definitely not spend so much time there if it was.
Aahh…intriguing…
A visit to Texas has been on my bucket list since I was a boy! I have had a couple of Texan friends so I know not to buy the red neck gunslinger image! I hope I get there before I die 🤩
You must go. I cannot recommend west Texas highly enough… if you do go, please let me know! I can give you some amazing travel tips. Marfa - Alpine - Big Bend is the area to head to
Thank you. I’ll certainly let you know if I get there!
Always enjoy reading your posts. Love the recommendations and I have to say Prince - one of my all time favourites. I shall keep my eye out for the candlelit concerts!! I
Thank you for brilliant recommendations as always…i am so behind with telly and only just finished Tehran and Night manager…both brilliant…LOVED Yellowstone so this one you mention sounds perfect. And PINK STUFF too. I also love cleaning up after a party, with music in ears…LOVE it… happy Easter to you and your family x
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dont-mess-with-texas-culture/id1718662839?i=1000722780386
Listen to this - I promise it will change your image of Texas. People think that Texas is all about oil and Evangelical far right Christianity and big bottle blondes and cowboys - and its way way more interesting, political mixed and culturally diverse than that. And the proximity to Mexico makes it totally fascinating. I saw Steve Earle playing recently, he described Texas as occupied Mexico, which I loved. Anyway it's a place I feel passionate about! Happy Easter XXX
Oh absolutely yes! I have had great times in Texas, too. I think the Sheridan effect is more about the urban/rural divide of the US…but also MAGA voters typically are not found in states of California or NY. I’ll definitely listen to the podcast xx
Plenty of maga in CA! But it has the image of being super bright blue.
I love your Substack posts too! Always fab x
Loved reading this upbeat post in these rather down beat times. You’re right enough that science is getting close to that kind of genetic engineering, but I hope it holds off, especially any attempt at eliminating gayness and Downs Syndrome, both of which add to the joy of life. I’ll look for the Pink Stuff next time we’re in Tesco’s!