BASKETBALL
It's basketball weekend in Houston! We're hosting the Final Four.
Why, I wonder, do they call it March Madness when it's still happening in April? Where did the term "the big dance" come from? If anyone knows, please enlighten me. Why not "the big glide" or "the big dunk"?
Of the last four standing, Kentucky has won the most NCAA champioships. UConn has the most experienced coach and the most outstanding player. Butler made it down to the buzzer last year before losing to Duke. VCU had to win one extra game to get here. They were one of the "first four," teams that had to play in to the tournament.
As a fan of underdogs, I'd love to see either Butler or VCU win.
Can you tell I love basketball?
BLUEBONNETS
It's our state flower. It's beautiful. Nothing touches my heart more than a sea of blue in a field or along a highway. Ever since I was a child in Austin, I've gone out to see the bluebonnets; it's an April ritual.
Now living in Houston, we drive west toward Brenham, stop at the Blue Bell Creamery for ice cream Texas style, and watch for the best flowers, then whip out our cameras. I have more pictures of bluebonnets than I do of family members. And they are family in a way, part of my life ever since I cam remember, a symbol of spring.
BUBBA'S BUFFALO BURGERS
What could be more Texan than a small shack located under a freeway that specializes in buffalo burgers? If you've never tried one, they're delicious, juicy and tender.
Bubba is a big, friendly guy who can be found behind the counter. I'm not sure how long he's been dishing out burgers, probably for years.
In honor of B, I'm wearing one of Bubba's t-shirts today. If you're ever in Houston, check out his place under the Westpark tollway.
