SURREAL ESTATE: THE WORK OF ROGER RASBACH

Featured in the September 1961 issue of House Beautiful, this modern marvel was designed by the renowned architect Roger Rasbach http://www.sbsbuilders.com/architects.htm and is listed for sale at $1,500,000 by Yvonne Mauro of Phyllis Browning. The 6553 square foot home has 5 bedrooms and 7 baths and features a 2000 square foot guest house. The listing is here: http://www.homes.com/listing/81500690/9022_Callghan_SAN_ANTONIO_TX_78230

JANIS JOPLIN

Janis was born on this day in 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas. She died in 1970 from an overdose at the age of 27.

WILSON PICKETT

That wicked wicked Wilson Pickett passed away on this day in 2006 from a heart attack. He was 64. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nZ24rl4FVk

MARTIN LUTHER KING

"A right delayed is a right denied"- MLK

SUNDAY'S MESS-AGE

STEVE EARLE

The singer, songwriter, actor and anti death penalty activist grew up in Schertz, Texas. He turns 55 today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qyi6mFZv9SI

ROBERT EADS

Robert Eads (18 December 1945 - 17 January 1999) was a Georgia born American transgender man, whose life and death was the subject of the award-winning documentary Southern Comfort.

DEBBIE ALLEN

The star of television's "Fame", producer, dancer, choreographer and Emmy and Golden Globe winner was born on this day in 1950 in Houston, Texas.

DR. STANLEY BIBER

The pioneer of transgender surgery passed away on this day in 2006 at the age of 82. His Trinidad, Colorado clinic became world famous due to his work.

THE SISTERS ARE DOING IT FOR THEMSELVES

What's missing from the upcoming CD? Uh huh. Natalie Maines. The new Dixie Chick effort will feature the sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Robison. We don't know the whole story, but we'll see what unfolds. Meanwhile, Mess promises to shut up and blog!