Quick note: For several months I’ve had the pleasure of being part of the Heroes, Heroines, and History blog community. Here’s a teaser for today’s post. Come on over and join in the discussion. In 1927, two men of humble beginnings rose to fame that surpassed even that of an American President. One was Babe Ruth, New York Yankees slugger, …
New Eyes – New Look
Most of my life I’ve had extreme myopia – nearsightedness – and have been dependent on glasses to see almost everything. Recently I’ve had cataract surgery and oh. my. goodness! The colors are so much brighter. Images are sharper. And I’m seeing things at a distance without glasses that I never dreamed I would see. Truly, I’m seeing the world …
Roadside Memories: Part 2 – The San Jacinto Courts
During the release month of Stardust, I had the privilege of being on a number of blogs to talk about my book, the writing process, and so on. Usually I offered a drawing for a book giveaway to people who commented. Imagine my surprise when one day I read a comment from someone who said that her grandfather built a …
A Real Pioneer – Part 1
A few months ago, one of my distant cousins suggested my sisters and I nominate our dad for the honor of Parade Marshal for Pioneer Days in his hometown in Guymon, OK. The criteria included being a descendent of “No Man’s Land” homesteaders in the Panhandle, being a current resident, and had to have lived in one of the three …
>SAY WHAT? Historical Tidbits on Language and Tradition
>My thanks to my good friend, Debbie, who sends me all kinds of mesmerizing, worthwhile emails. This one’s a keeper. Ever wonder where some of our unusual phrases and traditions came from? Take a step back to 1500 and read on . . . Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May, and they …