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I hope everybody had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday. I spent the day with long time friends.
Good company along with good food plus beautiful weather (mid 70s and sunny skies) was a day to be truly thankful for.

Tonight's travelogue series takes us back to the Blackhawk Museum and their Chinese art exhibit.

"The Dragon Throne" The throne is the grand chair of state used in ceremonies when a new emperor ascended to the throne and other ceremonies.

Live briefing: Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire appears to hold amid violation accusations

From the Washington Post

The cease-fire enacted this week between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah appeared to hold Friday even as the Israeli military carried out attacks in Lebanon, with various parties alleging violations of the deal.

It's Thanksgiving Day as I write this from a cabin in the Texas Hill Country. It's beautiful here, rolling and rocky hills full of cattle, wildlife, friendly people and great music. The Texas Hill Country (Central Texas), and especially Austin, have long been known as a hub for an eclectic blend of country, rock and folk music, best known as Cosmic Cowboy music, or more in modern terms, Americana Music. The Austin Music Scene, as it's also known, became a thing in the early 70s shaped by music greats, Jerry Jeff Walker, Gary P. Nunn, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Michael Martin Murphey and many more. Although the Austin Music Scene isn't as vibrant as it once was many of the progenitors are still with us and playing great music.

Last night we went to Luckenbach, just a few miles away from the cabin, and enjoyed a show by Dale Watson, another of the icons of the Austin Music Scene, at the Luckenbach Dance Hall for the annual Thanksgiving Day Ball. We had an absolute great night of dancing (if you can call what I do dancing), libations and fine company. This was the third time we've seen Dale Watson, and the second time we've been here for the Thanksgiving Day Ball featuring Mr. Watson and His Lone Stars. He and the band were on fire, we consider this the best show of the three that we've seen. We left at 11:00 PM full of memories, tee shirts, autographs and photos.

We're staying here through Thanksgiving Day and we'll head back to Southeast Texas tomorrow, Friday. We're forgoing the traditional turkey dinner for barbecued baby back ribs. Yesterday we saw a large rafter of turkeys pass close by the cabin, probably about 100 feet away. I joked with otc that she should have grabbed one for Thanksgiving dinner, but instead we opted for the delicious ribs, being the rebels that we are.

Photos from Outside the Cabin

Happy Thanksgiving!

It's Thanksgiving! Everyone should have a happy holiday and lots of good times and fun! I know some of us will be with a lot of people (Hi earthling1 ) and others, like me, will be with their partner and... well, I do have family around today. I have an adolescent dog, and some lovely goats, and some wonderful old cats and chickens!

Ohh and 'Shrooms, we have 'Shrooms!

Alex Wong

Trump's nomination for deputy national security adviser

Trump taps former North Korea summit negotiator to be deputy national security adviser

US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Alex Wong, who engaged in working-level talks with North Korea during his first presidential term, to serve as deputy national security adviser.

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Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah has begun

By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Updated 7:43 PM PST, November 26, 2024

A ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah militants has begun as a region on edge wonders whether it will hold.