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Hi Mr. Cook. I am the local history librarian in Texas City at the Moore Memorial Public Library. I would love to talk a bit about your experience with the Showboat Theater. If you have a moment, can you call me at the library at 409-643-5977? Thank you kindly. P.S. Excellent article by the way. Best!

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Enjoyed the conversation!

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In the photo set of The Bayou, what is the picture in the lower left?

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It’s the drive thru box office booths where they collected your money.

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Thanks! The curbs(?) were throwing me off.

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I find looking back at the choices I made (which at the time seemed inconsequential) yet led to where I am is fascinating.

You had no idea that small assignment would turn into a life long career. It’s pretty great to connect the dots and see the story emerge.

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Wait until you get into your late 50s. That's when you really start looking back. A lot of my writing is about that quest to connect the dots.

I'm not a technical photographer, and working in a darkroom scared the hell out of me because I was always screwing things up, so I quickly pushed it aside and thought that was for someone else. Like I said, digital was a game changer, and even though I'm still occasionally terrified, I'm constantly learning something new.

Thanks for reading and commenting.

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