Been a while since I read Essays in a Narrow Grave, should probably revisit. Remember how his family reminded me of my own— though South Texas ranch families like mine felt a little more antebellum and his on the plains a little more western. But I understood the ambivalence.
Interesting. When I think south in Texas two areas come to mind: southeast and south of San Antonio. Southeast seems antebellum to me, “South” Texas, beyond San Antonio, seems Hispanic. As far as Larry’s ambivalence, I think some of that had to do with feeling out of place—a bookish boy brought up in a rough and tumble environment. It certainly had to do with the romanticism of the West.
I love the way you write about home. I grew-up with such men. They were silent, chatter is unmanly as is complaining. Some would think them grim but that is the error of judging by appearances. They can spot insincerity at glance and will call you out for excuses and reveal your lack of focus and commitment. They don't play at life and that is a mistake I have made. They deserve only respect and honor and I'm so glad those titans are passed on and cannot see what has become of me. So far. Mostly a failure.🤠
Thank you, Avery, for your kind words. I too grew up with men like the ones you describe. I write about some of these characteristics in my serious on cowboy character. As far as your “failure,” may it be like that of Goodnight.
Been a while since I read Essays in a Narrow Grave, should probably revisit. Remember how his family reminded me of my own— though South Texas ranch families like mine felt a little more antebellum and his on the plains a little more western. But I understood the ambivalence.
Interesting. When I think south in Texas two areas come to mind: southeast and south of San Antonio. Southeast seems antebellum to me, “South” Texas, beyond San Antonio, seems Hispanic. As far as Larry’s ambivalence, I think some of that had to do with feeling out of place—a bookish boy brought up in a rough and tumble environment. It certainly had to do with the romanticism of the West.
Right between the Navasota and Brazos rivers, so more Southeast than South to be exact.
Yep, I consider that beautiful part of Texas more antebellum than anything else.
"Lonesome Dove " is a classic must read novel in my opinion. Great to learn more about what inspired that famous line.
Thank you, Misty. I agree with your assessment of Lonesome Dove. Thanks for reading.
I love the way you write about home. I grew-up with such men. They were silent, chatter is unmanly as is complaining. Some would think them grim but that is the error of judging by appearances. They can spot insincerity at glance and will call you out for excuses and reveal your lack of focus and commitment. They don't play at life and that is a mistake I have made. They deserve only respect and honor and I'm so glad those titans are passed on and cannot see what has become of me. So far. Mostly a failure.🤠
Thank you, Avery, for your kind words. I too grew up with men like the ones you describe. I write about some of these characteristics in my serious on cowboy character. As far as your “failure,” may it be like that of Goodnight.