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Old Friends: A Collection
From the beloved Houston columnist comes a new collection of his wise, tolerant, funny, and occasionally poignant narratives that appear regularly in the Houston Chronicle .
Also included are a few hard-to-find favorites from the past, including "The Chamber of Commerce Bull" and the unforgettable Christmas story, "Miracles out of a '22 Chevy." All are related in the graceful conversational prose, full of warmth and humor, that has long been Hale's hallmark. Among the many pleasures to be enjoyed here are kibitzing with the Old Codgers, sharing Cousin C. T.'s pranks, visits from My Friend Mel, adventures in rural life at Winedale, and other delightful examples of his warm-hearted wit and wisdom. All display Hale's eye for the telling detail and enlist us in the gentle laughter of self-recognition.
Also included are a few hard-to-find favorites from the past, including "The Chamber of Commerce Bull" and the unforgettable Christmas story, "Miracles out of a '22 Chevy." All are related in the graceful conversational prose, full of warmth and humor, that has long been Hale's hallmark. Among the many pleasures to be enjoyed here are kibitzing with the Old Codgers, sharing Cousin C. T.'s pranks, visits from My Friend Mel, adventures in rural life at Winedale, and other delightful examples of his warm-hearted wit and wisdom. All display Hale's eye for the telling detail and enlist us in the gentle laughter of self-recognition.
256 pages, Hardcover
First published August 31, 2004
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Leon Hale
32 books10 followersLeon Hale was an American journalist and author. He worked as a columnist for the Houston Chronicle from 1984 until his retirement in 2014. Before that, he had a column in the Houston Post for 32 years. He was the author of twelve books.
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October 24, 2023
This is a wonderful collection of columns that were written and published in the newspaper years ago. I recall always looking forward to Hale's weekly missive in the Houston Post then later in the Chronicle. There is always something to bring a smile to your face whether remembering from personal experience or just admiring his ability to turn a phrase.
One of my favorites was "The Chamber of Commerce Bull", an embarrassing but funny story of his youthful walk through town with the family cow to be serviced by the town bull. Quote - "And so it came to pass, there beside the highway. And I wish I may never again hear music or see wildflowers if half the cars in the county didn't pick that time to file by, while I seem to be conducting a public cattle bereding demonstration."
One of my favorites was "The Chamber of Commerce Bull", an embarrassing but funny story of his youthful walk through town with the family cow to be serviced by the town bull. Quote - "And so it came to pass, there beside the highway. And I wish I may never again hear music or see wildflowers if half the cars in the county didn't pick that time to file by, while I seem to be conducting a public cattle bereding demonstration."
July 29, 2021
Another entertaining collection from Hale. I didn't even mind the repeat inclusion of "The Chamber of Commerce Bull."
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