Time is too slow for those who wait,
Too swift for those who fear,
Too long for those who grieve,
Too short for those who rejoice,
But for those who love, time is
Eternity.
-Henry Van Dyke
It's been a year. Throughout it all, I still expect to see him, you know? I'd like to summon a little eloquence, but the words I want to say are ones that can't be shared. Not really.
Some days I consider the murderer. For him, does time run swift? He knows--deep in his heart-- what lies ahead of him for stealing Ash's life.
More often, my thoughts are with those who loved Ash most, for whom this has surely been an eternity.
But mostly, I grieve Ash. Many feel this way. A year later, there's still a fairly steady stream of those who come here to Texquiem, for Ash. His wide net of friends still check in, from Houston and far beyond.
Thinking today of our friend Ash? See here, for his memorial, with thanks to Neartown Church for continuing to share it: http://vimeo.com/59666723 .
Showing posts with label Ash Rowell. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ash Rowell. Show all posts
Saturday, February 1, 2014
Friday, March 22, 2013
Ash Bash: March 25-30
Tough day today, thinking about Ash most of it. Thinking about how much I wish we could have saved his life. How much I wish we could better ease the grief of his bereaved wife and children. Then I see this plan, and it touches me. Texas Children's saves lives. It reaches out to scared families and offers hope. And that's sure what I needed today, a little hope. So, in all that was hard today, I am also thankful. Thankful for Texas Children's. Thankful for Ash's love of his children, and of my children, and for one child in particular, whom Texas Children's saved.
"Houston's beer community has responded to the death of Duff Beer Distributing founder Ashley 'Ash' Rowell with a series of events that will take place next week to raise money for Texas Children's Hospital, which was one of Rowell's favorite causes. Highlights include a five-course beer dinner at Hay Merchant on March 26 and a wrap up party at Cottonwood on March 30. [EaterWire/Facebook]." http://houston.eater.com/archives/2013/03/20ash-bash.php.
"We talk a lot about the beer community. But here is an example of a beer community in action: Six local bars are teaming up next week to honor the late Ash Rowell, former owner of Duff Beer Distribution and a widely known and liked supported of craft beer and brewers, with a six-day celebration of his life doubling as a fundraiser for Texas Children's Hospital." Ronnie Crocker at http://blog.chron.com/beertx/2013/03/ash-bash-to-raise-charity-cash-honor-a-friend-of-craft-beer/.
Texquiem loves the Jenga at Liberty Station. I've lost a few games (and paid a few rounds), but I'll be back. Flying Saucer? As much as I love Houston, I also get giddy about Fort Worth. . . which means I also TGFTBB. That is, thank god for the Bass Brothers, and Molly Ivins' columns for the Star Telegram, and the Flying Saucer Beer Emporium, too. It was a damn good day when the Saucer expanded to Houston.
Cheers, guys. Thanks for giving your heart and soul to Ash, to this town, and to your industry, which Ash loved so much.
*UPDATE:
*Were you there at Liberty Station? There was a great crew there, including the good folks from Duff. Did you also have a fantastic night at Hay Merchant, in honor of Ash? Good food, good friends, good times. Up for tonight is The Flying Saucer--$1 to Texas Children's for every Duff beer sold. Helloooo Racer Five and Bombshell Blonde! See you there.
*Check this out--the craft beer gurus have partnered with Favorite Brands Distributing for Ash Bash. Favorite Brands will match dollar-for-dollar up to $5000 in proceeds raised during Ash Bash. That's generous and cool. Read more at http://www.kprcradio.com/pages/The950BeerPage.html?article=11105000.
"Houston's beer community has responded to the death of Duff Beer Distributing founder Ashley 'Ash' Rowell with a series of events that will take place next week to raise money for Texas Children's Hospital, which was one of Rowell's favorite causes. Highlights include a five-course beer dinner at Hay Merchant on March 26 and a wrap up party at Cottonwood on March 30. [EaterWire/Facebook]." http://houston.eater.com/archives/2013/03/20ash-bash.php.
"We talk a lot about the beer community. But here is an example of a beer community in action: Six local bars are teaming up next week to honor the late Ash Rowell, former owner of Duff Beer Distribution and a widely known and liked supported of craft beer and brewers, with a six-day celebration of his life doubling as a fundraiser for Texas Children's Hospital." Ronnie Crocker at http://blog.chron.com/beertx/2013/03/ash-bash-to-raise-charity-cash-honor-a-friend-of-craft-beer/.
Texquiem loves the Jenga at Liberty Station. I've lost a few games (and paid a few rounds), but I'll be back. Flying Saucer? As much as I love Houston, I also get giddy about Fort Worth. . . which means I also TGFTBB. That is, thank god for the Bass Brothers, and Molly Ivins' columns for the Star Telegram, and the Flying Saucer Beer Emporium, too. It was a damn good day when the Saucer expanded to Houston.
Cheers, guys. Thanks for giving your heart and soul to Ash, to this town, and to your industry, which Ash loved so much.
*UPDATE:
*Were you there at Liberty Station? There was a great crew there, including the good folks from Duff. Did you also have a fantastic night at Hay Merchant, in honor of Ash? Good food, good friends, good times. Up for tonight is The Flying Saucer--$1 to Texas Children's for every Duff beer sold. Helloooo Racer Five and Bombshell Blonde! See you there.
*Check this out--the craft beer gurus have partnered with Favorite Brands Distributing for Ash Bash. Favorite Brands will match dollar-for-dollar up to $5000 in proceeds raised during Ash Bash. That's generous and cool. Read more at http://www.kprcradio.com/pages/The950BeerPage.html?article=11105000.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Texas Monthly's My Montrose
All you gritty-in-your-souls Inner Loopers (and a good number of you Outer Loopers, too), don't you have a Montrose story to tell? You know you do.
Need a little inspiration? Why don't you first take a look at My Montrose in this month's issue of Texas Monthly. It brings back all sorts of Texquiem moments for me. A trip down Montrose Lane, as it were. Kind of like here. And here:
Need a little inspiration? Why don't you first take a look at My Montrose in this month's issue of Texas Monthly. It brings back all sorts of Texquiem moments for me. A trip down Montrose Lane, as it were. Kind of like here. And here:
Monday, February 4, 2013
Ash Rowell - the hardest hue to hold
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
--Robert Frost
Whether you've lived in Houston for a week, a year, or longer, you know Ash Rowell. The name doesn't sound familiar? How about Flying Saucer, Hay Merchant, Rudyard's, Gingerman's, Petrol Station, Stag's Head, Liberty Station, Anvil, O'Bannon's, Glass Wall? Or Spec's or HEB? All these bars and stores and more have Ash Rowell in common. Still not sure he's familiar? How about Southern Star's Bombshell Blonde, or Bear Republic's Racer 5, or Houston's own Leprechaun Cider? Brew Dog, Wasatch Beers, Clown Shoes, NoLabel, Cedar Creek Brewery, Silly, Indian Wells? If you've ever tasted one of these beers or ciders, then raise your glass to Ash Rowell. He was instrumental in bringing craft brews to Houston through his distributing company. He worked long and hard, and I saw him more than one time with loaded dolly and truck, at various of Texquiem's favorite nooks and crannies. He built his company through a lot of sweat, enthusiasm, appreciation of craft brew, and, even more, an outsized heart. Seems like Ash never met a man he didn't like. And seems like we liked Ash right back. Ash Rowell is one of those few you meet who is truly *golden.*
The mainstream news and other blogs have picked up the terrible news already. On Friday, Ash was killed at his own front door. Shot, not randomly. Seems likely the killer knew him, which makes it all the more incomprehensible. I can't bear to re-post it all. . . here is the Chronicle, here is the local television news, here is reaction from some of the craft brew community.
Ash is--was--a spectacularly good-hearted man. A friend, a true friend, to many. The contribution he made as a businessman has far-reaching roots, yes. But his legacy in our craft brew community is surpassed by Ash the father, husband and son.
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf,
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
--Robert Frost
Whether you've lived in Houston for a week, a year, or longer, you know Ash Rowell. The name doesn't sound familiar? How about Flying Saucer, Hay Merchant, Rudyard's, Gingerman's, Petrol Station, Stag's Head, Liberty Station, Anvil, O'Bannon's, Glass Wall? Or Spec's or HEB? All these bars and stores and more have Ash Rowell in common. Still not sure he's familiar? How about Southern Star's Bombshell Blonde, or Bear Republic's Racer 5, or Houston's own Leprechaun Cider? Brew Dog, Wasatch Beers, Clown Shoes, NoLabel, Cedar Creek Brewery, Silly, Indian Wells? If you've ever tasted one of these beers or ciders, then raise your glass to Ash Rowell. He was instrumental in bringing craft brews to Houston through his distributing company. He worked long and hard, and I saw him more than one time with loaded dolly and truck, at various of Texquiem's favorite nooks and crannies. He built his company through a lot of sweat, enthusiasm, appreciation of craft brew, and, even more, an outsized heart. Seems like Ash never met a man he didn't like. And seems like we liked Ash right back. Ash Rowell is one of those few you meet who is truly *golden.*
The mainstream news and other blogs have picked up the terrible news already. On Friday, Ash was killed at his own front door. Shot, not randomly. Seems likely the killer knew him, which makes it all the more incomprehensible. I can't bear to re-post it all. . . here is the Chronicle, here is the local television news, here is reaction from some of the craft brew community.
Ash is--was--a spectacularly good-hearted man. A friend, a true friend, to many. The contribution he made as a businessman has far-reaching roots, yes. But his legacy in our craft brew community is surpassed by Ash the father, husband and son.
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