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 February 5: A spectacular new exhibition opened this weekend at the Meadows Museum featuring the 4 immense 15th C. Pastrana Tapestries. Recently restored to their former glory, they now hang in splendor in our giant exhibition space, where the Members' Preview reception was held to celebrate this beautiful cultural treasure. The Parents thoroughly enjoyed the eye-popping show, attended by the Portuguese ambassador, members of the Consulate of Spain, and other celebrants associated with the enterprise of sharing this jewel of world cultural heritage. Glorious. Thanks to former museum staff member, Tamytha Cameron, for her beautiful photos of the event. Come on down for a tour!

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 February 2: The Parents are busily raising funds for Mitt Romney's Presidential campaign these days. It's not a hard sell to anyone who feels a little nervous about the direction things are going in our country. We're going to leave a donation link at the top of Benac.com and invite you to become a part of Something Big as you contribute even the smallest amount toward the Change we REALLY need.

Just click on the green dollar sign, and the rest is...YOUR history!

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 February 1: After a few years of quiet seclusion, it appears that Maxine, aka the Staten Island Fairy has finally had the opportunity to make a trip to Vegas. We guess this is probably a first for our faithful friend (patterned after Janice from the Muppet band, Electric Mayhem-bet you didn't know that, did you kids?) was called upon to attend 7 year-old Penelope, whose baby teeth stubbornly remained until she coaxed one out her very own self. We trust Maxine treated Penny well in her customary style. Penny has three more loose teeth, so we expect she will soon be hearing from Maxine again, just as her own mother Sarah did in days of yore. Say hi to our old friend, Penny!
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 January 29: Once again, an Allred shines. Comes to the top of the heap. We are so proud of our Emma, who as the number one-ranked singer in the region performed last night in a splendid concert along with a top choir in the annual All-Region Choirs show. A glorious night was spent enjoying exquisite music followed by an exceptional crabfest at the Fish City Grill. Oh, what a meal! Oh, what fun. Oh, how pleased we are to see the New Generation rising in splendor. We love you Emma!
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 January 28: One of the principles of fast and furiously organizing one's home, as explained in the book mentioned in our last post, is to aggressively weed out superfluous possessions. That they go out is more important than to whom they go. But how could we resist having a little fun with some valuable craft supplies and popping paper tonight, among other treasures we boxed up for the grandkids? Take a look!
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 January 26: No, it didn't quite take a stick of dynamite, but we have gotten rid of hundreds of pounds of stuff from the Old Home after reading this WONDERFUL BOOK by one of those professional organizers who helps those crazy hoarders get their space back. The creepy thing is that many of the "before" pictures looked just like what we were seeing around here. Highly recommended for anyone. ANYONE! Try it. So many great tips that even the Editor Herself was prompted to move out the legendary Benac Fabric Hoard. It's still in the car, by the way, so if anyone wants it, contact me soon. Also going; legions of craft supplies. No, we don't need to be The Store. Come and get it!
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 January 22: If you're going to be a Croatian Benac, you'd better know how to make pogacha. And eat the dried up, stale remnants torn into pieces and dropped into into a bowl of hot, sweetened milk spiced with nutmeg, our family twist on "Padro Bit. "Kelsey, you qualify! Our dear Special K baked up this family favorite with a twist to gain admission to International Night at Wi-Phi-III's school this week. The ticket was a cultural dish. Kelsey, YOU are a cultural dish! Thanks for sharing the joy of cooking like a Benac Woman!
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 January 18: It was SO cold outside today that the sniffling Editor crept back from her bike ride into the craft room to create the latest raw edge applique French Rose pillow while watching Downton Abbey reruns. Thanks so much to Auntie Ruth for the inspiration. We're also VERY inspired by her Newly-organized craft room/studio, and resolve to get the one here at the Old Home in much better shape in time for Ruth's upcoming visit.
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 January 18: It was SO cold outside today that the sniffling Editor crept back into the craft room to create the latest raw edge applique French Rose pillow while watching Downton Abbey reruns. Thanks so much to Auntie Ruth for the inspiration. We're also VERY inspired by her Newly-organized craft room/studio, and resolve to get the one here at the Old Home in much better shape in time for Ruth's upcoming visit.
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 January 18: We're getting behind our Man at a recent Highland Park event for Mitt Romney's local fundraisers (that would be Daddy Bill). Go, Mitt!
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 January 15: We were honored to fete our good friends, the Bankheads, visiting from CA for a Texas wedding. About 40 of us gathered at the Old Home to give them a real Texas welcome, catch up with Paul and Amy and ooh and ahh over their cute li'l baby boy. Check Here for pix.
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 January 13: SOMEBODY had a happy morning at school yesterday. After Daddy Bill drove Nubsy back to UT Austin, he spent a night the the Austin Benacs and got to go to school with WiPhiIII, who looked very delighted indeed to have his grandpa with him at the morning assembly. We don't know who looked happier, but it was a great start to the day!
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