Now that most of the boxes are packed, I thought you’d enjoy learning about the dear home we’ve been occupying for 12 years. Built in 1868 The 3200-square-foot home was built by Col. Peter Ragsdale, a veteran of the war for Texas Independence. He received his honorable discharge from Gen. Sam Houston after the surrender […]
So, we’re ready to move…. almost. Eureka Springs, Here We Come! Our house sold quickly at a bit more than asking price, so that was nice. And we close on July 26, which seems nearer each day. We’ve found a house half the size of ours in Eureka Springs, AR, a picturesque town of 2000 […]
Washington Post Associate Editor Eugene Robinson reminds us in a heart-breaking column that Tulsa wasn’t the only place in America where massacres of black citizens occurred at the hands of whites. Tulsa’s 100th anniversary While Tulsa is receiving notoriety on its 100th anniversary, other communities suffered too. Robinson says, “No one should be under the […]
I woke up this morning to the sad news on Facebook that the weekly newspaper on which I grew up has ceased publication effective May 26. It’s hard to digest but certainly understandable. With scarce revenue With scarce revenue and demand for the print product drying up, the newspaper business isn’t good for anyone right […]
I’m listening to Smerconish on CNN this morning discussing the real origins of COVID. Former NYT Science Writer He was interviewing former New York Times Science Writer Nicholas Wade. The conclusion is we don’t know yet how the virus originated but surely will one day. Wade felt it was in China’s interests to be somewhat […]
Wow, what a frenetic past few weeks we’ve had! We’re getting our 3,200-square-foot historical home ready to sell. Daughter fell in love in Iowa This was precipitated by my daughter and 7-year-old grandson moving to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where my daughter will marry a long-time beau. With them gone, we had no reason to keep […]
Did you know that 75 percent of Americans consider themselves to be environmentalists? Time to Step Up Well, then, it’s time to follow Bill Gates’ direction and quit consuming animal products. Gates says global warming and the health of the planet depends upon this. His proposal specifcally is to start eating synthetic beef. I agree. […]
Of course, there are more people flocking to the border. Climate change, economic hardship and hassles with drug cartels make people want to seek more opportunity and safety in the U.S. Biden’s Balancing Act But, according to the online Texas Tribune, Biden’s attempt to balance campaign promises to create a more compassionate immigration system is […]
Early in the COVID pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo emerged as a real hero in a country hungry for just that. Media aired his rambling The media aired his long daily press conferences as New York was at the epicenter of the new pandemic. He was quick to say all he was doing to […]
I’ve lived in Texas longer than I’ve ever lived anywhere, but I don’t belong. Why? Let me count the reasons. Red State While wonderful Governor Ann Richards was at the helm when I arrived here in 1994, GOP governors have been in charge since. And while my county has turned blue for the most part, […]