Country music mourns the loss of Richard “Kinky”
Friedman, who passed away at 79 after battling Parkinson’s disease.
He died at his home in Echo Hill Ranch,
Texas, surrounded by family and friends.
Known for his satirical band Kinky Friedman and The Texas Jewboys, he wrote memorable songs like
Friedman ran for Texas governor in 2006 and for agriculture commissioner in 2010 and 2014.
A unique voice in music and politics, he released 18 albums,
the last being *Circus of Life* in 2018.
If you’ve got a big pair of kitchen scissors then they’ve probably got a weird toothy bit between the handles which doesn’t quite come close enough for…
When Chris Harvey was hospitalized, his daughter sent her son, Peter, to check on him and make sure his house was ready for him to return. But…
When it comes to family dinners, expectations and preferences often collide in unexpected ways. What should have been a simple, home-cooked shrimp dish from my mother-in-law quickly…
At school, our literature teacher was a real devil — strict, cold, and always looking for ways to assert her power. One day during class, she noticed…
With the return of sunny days, it’s tempting to dry laundry outdoors and enjoy that fresh, breezy scent. But for millions with seasonal allergies, this springtime habit…
President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia Tuesday, escorted by six Saudi F-15 fighter jets during the final leg of his flight. Deputy Chief of Staff Dan…