From the National Library of France

The Anointing of David by Samuel
Breviary of Martin d'Aragon, 14th Century
Biliothèque Nationale de France.

Fourth Sunday of Lent / First Book of Samuel 16

Then Samuel asked Jesse,
“Are these all the sons you have?”
Jesse replied,
“There is still the youngest, who is tending the sheep.”
Samuel said to Jesse,
“Send for him;
we will not begin the sacrificial banquet until he arrives here.”
Jesse sent and had the young man brought to them.
He was ruddy, a youth handsome to behold
and making a splendid appearance.
The LORD said,
“There—anoint him, for this is the one!”
Then Samuel, with the horn of oil in hand,
anointed David in the presence of his brothers;
and from that day on, the spirit of the LORD rushed upon David.
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FFW has made an occasional feature a regular feature, to wit: on Sunday we highlight a work of art and attempt to relate the work to the liturgical calendar. Monday we return to the normal food, news, events and bad, dad jokes.

29 Degree Tavern for Brunch? Yep.

Review by food enthusiast and accomplished Sunday night hostess, RJS.

I went to the 29 Tavern on Sunday after church for brunch and was pleasantly surprised at what I found. 29 Tavern is not the typical brunch atmosphere, it is a tavern after all, but the food is great and inexpensive. They have $1 Mimosa’s and Champagne Blush’s, and for $2 you can get a Bloody Mary! (editor's note: you did say this was after church?) I ordered an egg-white omelet with spinach, cheese, and mushrooms, with a side of potatoes for $6.99. The omelet was freshly cooked to perfection, not too moist or too dry, and the orange-cinnamon rolls that come free with the meal were outstanding! A friend got the Breakfast Chicken Fried Steak which looked and tasted fabulous. It was a large portion for $7.99.

29 Tavern has an extensive menu with lots of specials. Happy hour is Monday - Friday from 3-7 pm and 9-11 pm, serving $2 beer, $2.75 wells, and $2 appetizers. Their house wine is $3.95 a glass and is pretty good.

I will definitely be going back.

29 Degree Tavern - Fort Worth
4701 West Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76107

http://www.29degreetavern.com/index.html

Yes, That is a Fat Lady --

I intend no mean-spiritedness. But it's over for Senator Clinton.

She will lose in Texas by 6 points. If she wins in Ohio it won't matter. The break in the dam is the countless congressman, mayors, and governors that are bailing on Senator Clinton and going to Senator Obama. They are playing a futures market with their political lives, and Senator Clinton has become a long shot. Sounds Darwinian, and in a way, it is, or maybe Machiavellian. Senator Barack Obama, at the moment looks unbeatable, now and in November.

But this is the primary, and it is March -- not November, a very long 8 months away.

Recent history is replete with "sure thing" candidates yesterday, forgotten today. Senator Gary Hart was supposed to be the saviour of the Democratic Party in January 1987, in May 1987 and 1 photo later, it was over.

Howard Dean was unstoppable in 2003. In December, of that year he led other democrats in the primary race by 20 points (including John Kerry). He was raising millions on the internet, the first to use this new fund-raising medium. The young people were listening to him and the enthusiasm was palpable. Then it happened. The Yaahiii scream moment. The shout heard round the world. It looked stupid, it sounded stupid, and his popularity dropped like a rock and he with it.

These things happen in political campaigns. It could happen in this election, and the unexpected is more likely to happen to Senator Obama than to Clinton or McCain, only because he has yet to experience the national vetting of presidential politics. That's what the insiders are worried about, but won't tell you. This is a young, thoughtful man that I find hard to dislike, even given his most-left-of-the-left policies. He has a certain presence that inspires confidence, but, the infectious campaign enthusiasm will subside and average Americans will decide then if Senator Obama wears well on them. The best thing the Democrats can do is to wait until his honeymoon is over before declaring a winner. Meteoric rises precede meteoric falls . . . often . . . but not always. Sometimes it sticks.

Two weeks before the November election, if the economy has improved, if results in Iraq improve, or if bin Laden has been caught -- the Republicans can win. If not, we lose the House, the Senate and the Presidency.

I'm looking forward to November. Senator Obama looks strong now, time will tell if can finish like he has started. Good luck, and may the Good Lord look over this mess we call an election.

Predictions anyone?