April 22, 2009 Houston KPFT 90.1 FM - Connect the Dots Crew Question of the Week

Connect the Dots Crew Question of the Week

President Obama has not ruled out prosecuting Bush Administration officials for war crimes, namely torture. What's your opinion?

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Camacho's answer:

us vs. them. and while we try to find guilty parties we still finance our imperial wars to the tune of over $10 billion per month.

sure, i say put all the senators and congresspeople who voted for the imperial wars in jail.

we continue to kill women, children and innocent men. not only in foreign countries but here in america and houston among all places.

some stats that you probably know about...

200 thousand students in HISD. over 50% fail to graduate. about 50% are latinos and 30% blacks. somebody told me 80% of people in prison have not graduated from school.

i take part in various candidate forums and people are demanding crime control, more police to imprison the criminals. was wondering who are these criminals? latinos and blacks. the fathers, sons, etc of somebody. instead of improving our education we want to imprison our new generations... a disgrace.

about 25% of first time offenders going to prison in harris county are veterans.

in comparison how significant it is talking about prison term for those who committed torture during our imperial wars?

we can continue to deal with adults but i think we need to get on our knees and look into the eyes of the future generations. if we can do that with clear conscience then we must be doing something right... :)

my two cents

Houston 11, 2009 Easter Weekend

Visiting Holy Name Catholic Church...







A little resident in the Lindale area...


Lorenzon de Zavala Lodge during rest...

2008 March weekend in Houston

Friday night with visiting Jones Hall for a performance of Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company in Chapel/Chapter. Modern dance. A very intense presentation with fantastic choreography. The light show was superb along with visual art shown in the backdrop and floor. Music was out of this world. Live performance of instruments along with voice/chanting of exquisite sound. The script was a bit strong. Can see their work at

Saturday day participating in the Senatorial District Republican Convention. An honor to participate in the political process and experience first hand how it works. Interesting to observe the work done by all and evolution of the convention to its final outcome. Surprised that many people are not familiar with Roberts Rules of Order and about the convention process (goals, objectives). Also intrigued about few points of view. One from a Hispanic individual who is anti-immigration. Another defending the US right to defend its sovereignty to the expenses of other countries sovereignty - does it make sense? We want others to respect our right to exist but we do not respect their right to exist? And why would building a wall along the borders would be a good idea?

A quick evening break for the arts at the local coffee shop Antidote. A very pleasant coffee shop. The event "Portraits of Home" - an exhibit of two young artists, Jessica Ninci and Jasmina Jasarevic. Their work is very distinct and talented. The program was put together by Robin from The Arts Initiative.

And a quick turn around to the Wortham Theater Center for a jazz performance of McCoy Tyner Trio. Simply superb. From the subtle sound of the instruments to energetic chords. A great performance. Can hear McCoy playing at

So leaves Sunday morning for a political and religious discussion with a local political consultant while walking Memorial Park. A pleasant intellectual discussion among people exercising and nature with the obtrusive sound of cars going by. But noting the beauty of wild flowers blooming all over the park with beautiful reds and blues.

March 24, 2008 Easter at the Schindlers

Gathering of the three amigos. OK, it was more than three but they look like amigos. As an introduction, a legendary song performed by a legendary lady, Mercedes Sosa, titled Los Mareados (in Carolina's tango style).

For those of us with limited language abilities, here are some truncated lyrics:

Esta noche: amiga mia
el alcohol nos ha embriagado,
que me importa que se rian,
que nos llamen los mareados;
cada cual tiene sus penas y
nosotros las tenemos,
esta noche viviremos...

First is Mr. Easter Bunny perched in his favorite basket.

Then is Miss Bunny, oops, sorry, Mrs. Schindler after a couple drinks. Oops again, just having a good time. (Confession, she always wanted to be a bunny, Playboy bunny that is.)

Got to honorably mention Mrs. Bunny's floral talents...

And at the other end of the table, Mr. "King" Rabbit. (Confession and quote "When I married Mrs. Bunny I was looking forwards to the many parties she would have but it was not until we moved to the Schindler's First Ward studio to have them." HINT: Mrs. Bunny, it is OK to have more than one Easter party per year.

Comments not needed else might find me-self on the chopping blocks.

Yep, never seat close to the camera.

Mr. Kiwi in person enjoying the company.

Oh. Sorry Mrs. Bunny. We just have to share some expressions for "friendship's" sake.

That was the after shot. Here is the before.

For additional drinks try the livingstreets link.
Happy Easter. It was a memorable outdoor dinner party at the Schindlers.

Novermber 24, 2007 Houston Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo

Related article and photos from the Houston Chronicle. I have been blessed with the friendship of Father Adam McClosky and it is a joy to see his pictures while in Rome celebrating the raising of Archbishop DiNardo to the Cardinal College.
Smiley N. Pool: Chronicle / Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza of the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese celebrates Mass at the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran.
Smiley N. Pool: Chronicle / Mary Louise Hancock and her husband Edgar, left, greet Father Adam McClosky, pastor of All Saints Catholic Community in the Heights, as they arrive at the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran for a welcome Mass.

November 18, 2007 God son Alex at the park

Some photos I took of Alex while walking at Herman Park. Few others can be found here.
This is a funny one. "Please, get me out of here." Funny because he walked into the bushes and needed some help getting out of them.And this is one is so much like Alex. Clever and sneaky but with a big and happy heart.My favorite photo is this one. Sort of a kid in life heading along the road of life.