Tales from the West Texas Dust

What did I get to do during this time? Well, here in Plainview, it started out with a heart walk (which to a very active walker was only a very short stroll since doing three-and-a-half miles is hardly breaking a sweat for me) followed by some bingo (in which, bleep it, I ALMOST won twice). Then, the next night showed up with drinks and special drawings (very good).

On Saturday, I got to go to, in essence, TWO celebrations (in which I got to have barbeque in Levelland and hamburgers in Plainview). And then it all wrapped up on Sunday with church in the park and (AGAIN!!) more barbeque back here in Plainview. And it didn't cost me anything for it, neither.

Even though food was a big part of it for me, I can tell you that it was also a good chance to see a few of my neighbors and say hi to them and also get an up close and personal look at the Black culture and experience. And let's not forget the music neither (which for me is an added blessing since in recent months I have definitely become a real devotee of black gospel music). From a white man's point of view, I feel that we all might learn a little something about Juneteenth by just taking part of it--and in the process get some free food. It's a showcase of hospitality by members of our communities that lets you know where you truly are and what state you're from. Alabama and Mississippi don't have this--only Texas does; and that's my point of view.

From your faithful reporter in the West Texas dust,

Coy Reece Holley

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