La Familia Longoria

But man finds his true identity only in his social milieu, where the family plays a fundamental role.
--Pope Paul VI

Longoria Family (front row: twin sisters Lydia and Lisa; middle row: brother James Arthur, yours truly, 
mom Patricia Walden, brother John Amos, Jr.; back row: father John Amos, Sr.)

In every conceivable manner, the family is link to our past, bridge to our future.
--Alex Haley

Some family trees bear an enormous crop of nuts.
--Unknown