It is Here: "Paris Street; Rainy Day"

Gustave Caillebotte
French, 1848-1894
"Paris Street; Rainy Day" - 1877
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This masterpiece is temporarily in Fort Worth, thanks to our world-class showcase, the Kimball Art Museum.



Yes, the Kimball Art Museum has opened its new exhibition, The Impressionists: Master Paintings from the Art Institute of Chicago.

"This summer and fall, thanks to an unprecedented and exclusive loan from the Art Institute of Chicago, the Kimbell plays host to 92 of the most celebrated works of the great Impressionist painters. The Art Institute’s Impressionist collection has never before left Chicago in such a large group, and it will be shown only at the Kimbell.

The Impressionists: Master Paintings from the Art Institute of Chicago will be a feast for the eyes more sumptuous than even the great Barnes Collection exhibition, seen at the Kimbell in 1994. It features signature works by the most beloved group of painters of all time, including Édouard Manet, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Vincent van Gogh, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec."



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A Visit to the Livestock Auction

This week, we took eight calves down to the Mineral Wells Stockyard Company, and AJ watched his first livestock auction.



Here is the inside of the sale barn: Here are the cows outside, waiting for the sale: Here is Uncle Peter holding AJ at the livestock auction in Mineral Wells, Texas, on sale day, Wednesday, 25 June 2008.

Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference of the Diocese of Fort Worth

This past Sunday, 22 June 08, we attended the annual Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference of the Diocese of Fort Worth. The event is organized by our friend, Kevin Prevou, who is the Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry and Campus Ministry.

The weekend offered keynote presentations from nationally known speakers, workshops where youth learn to deepen their faith and build life skills, a music ministry pre-conference, hands on activities, service experiences, and Sunday Mass with over a thousand Catholic youth.


Mary Lynne visiting with our friend from the Catholic Relief Services, Anna Huth, of the Southwest Regional Office in San Antonio.




AJ playing on the stairs!

Playing with Daddy!

Herr John Dufilho, out on tour with his new band: The Apples in Stereo

My cousin, John Dufilho, is on tour with The Apples in Stereo!



The Apples in stereo announce summer tour dates!

The Apples in stereo, fresh off the heels of the release of their rarities and b-sides collection Electronic Projects For Musicians are proud to announce new tour dates starting July 18 in Louisville, KY and capped-off in New York, NY on August 4 with a special musical performance on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report." This marks the first time Colbert has invited a musical guest to return for an encore performance.

18 - Jul Louisville KY Headliners
19 - Jul St. Louis MO Duck Room
20 - Jul Chicago IL Pitchfork Festival
21 - Jul Iowa City IA The Picador
22 - Jul St. Paul MN Turf Club
23 - Jul Omaha NE The Waiting Room
25 - Jul Tulsa OK The Blank Slate
26 - Jul Dallas TX Sons of Hermann Hall
27 - Jul Little Rock AR The Rev Room
28 - Jul Memphis TN Hi-Tone Cafe
29 - Jul Nashville TN Mercy Lounge
31 - Jul Brooklyn NY Brooklyn Masonic Temple
01 - Aug Ridgewood NJ Blend
02 - Aug Philadelphia PA World Cafe Live

Electronic Projects for Musicians contains the viral phenomenon "Stephen, Stephen," a track written by Robert Schneider in honor of Stephen Colbert and performed on The Colbert Report's 2006 series finale.

In Apples' major motion picture news, Robert Schneider - with traditional Kentucky bluegrass band The McKendrees - marks his major motion picture soundtrack debut with a cover of the bluegrass standard "Foggy Mountain Breakdown" for the new Mike Myers, Justin Timberlake, Jessica Alba vehicle The Love Guru, out June 20 from Paramount Pictures. Schneider also got the nod for a cameo appearance in the movie, performing the song during a bar room brawl scene.

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A Horse, A Pony & A Miniature Horse

For many forms of competition, the official definition of a pony is a member of equus caballus that measures less than 14.2 hands (hh) (1.47 meters or 58 inches) at the withers. Horses are 14.2 or taller. However, the term "pony" can be used in general (or affectionately) for any small horse, regardless of its actual size or breed.


The designation of miniature horse is determined by the height of the animal, which, depending on the particular registry involved, is usually less than 34-38 inches (82-91 cm) as measured at the withers. While miniature horses are the size of a very small pony, many retain horse characteristics and are considered "horses" by their respective registries.




Here is some video of AJ visiting with the horses, ponies & miniature horses!

AJ Enjoying the Summer

AJ enjoying the summer!

AJ and Daddy Traveling Texas!

The Beach is Coming...

The girls having fun at Grayton Beach!

This year is not far away....

1988 to 2008: Celebrating 20 Years!