Unfortunately . . .

To reverse a quote from Mike Reiner of sports radio, the Ticket -- "they can do what we can do, but we can't do what they can do."

They being the San Antonio Spurs and we being the Dallas Mavericks. What can they do: maintain team stability, play in the clutch, and play hardball basketball.

They won their first playoff game the hard way, like a tough team does. For the Mavericks, if you're hoping that things will turn around this year. Give it up. We're toast.

We got close to winning a title. Close. 2 seasons ago, Miami embarrassed us after being down 2-0. Last year, we continued the embarrassment in the first round of playoff losses.

I'm done. Call me a traitor. I'm pulling for the Spurs.

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

The Prophet Amos
Gustave Dore / 1865

From Psalm 33.

Response:

Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

Exult, you just, in the LORD;
praise from the upright is fitting.
Give thanks to the LORD on the harp;
with the ten-stringed lyre chant his praises.

Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

Upright is the word of the LORD,
and all his works are trustworthy.
He loves justice and right;
of the kindness of the LORD the earth is full.

Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

See, the eyes of the LORD are upon those who fear him,
upon those who hope for his kindness,
To deliver them from death
and preserve them in spite of famine.

Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

This Weekend: April 18, 2008

Modern till Midnight -- Well, this was last night. But this spring and summer the Modern Art Museum has evening activities, including docent led tours, music, food and drinks. And some of them like the occasional Modern til Midnight are out-of -doors. The Moderns calendar:
http://www.mamfw.org/calendar.html
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New Eagle Mountain Lake Park

From the Star Telegram:

"The pristine parkland -- purchased from the state for $9.6 million with donations from the Tarrant Regional Water District, Tarrant County, foundations, corporations and citizens -- features hiking trails and scenic overlooks. Visitors are encouraged to study the park's natural beauty, but leave their motorbikes, dogs and horses at home."
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Central Market's, Thrill of the Grill
Do some grill meat, taste-testing this weekend at the Central Market on Hulen. April 18 - 20.
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Dallas Farmer's Market
Okay, it's Dallas, but it is a real live Farmer's Market. As summer approaches the fruits and vegetables get better. The flowers are out and it looks good.
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Main Street Arts Festival (ouch)
I started this post to remind everyone of the Arts Festival, then last night got in a hurry to get the wife on an airplane and forgot to mention it. Thanks to Jason, (see comments) I was reminded to include one our best annual events. Don't miss it and pray for a (no) hail of a good time. (Sorry, Andrew).