Talking to my daughter about war and ‘megafires’
by John L. Micek We were on the way to ballet rehearsal. It’s my favorite…
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Sam Houston left diplomats in the dark
Fearing for their safety and wondering what next to do, two Texas diplomats sent an…
Update hairstyle, update outlook
My father and I still regret the first and only time I dabbled in the…
No 2020 vision for this Old Crow
Well, it’s January and I reckon it’s time for me to publicly announce my New…
Sam Houston the loser in ‘archives war’
On the night of Dec. 30, 1842, Angelina Eberly sounded the alarm that dealt Sam…
Was Trump all that worried about corruption?
The best defense the Republicans have been able to mount in the impeachment inquiry has…
Tired of updating your apps?
Do you share my frustration at being required to update smartphone apps at the most…
I’m finally appreciating the lessons of Christmas 1969
Most of my Christmases have become hopelessly blurred together, but Christmas 1969 holds a special…
French plot to bring Napoleon to Texas
A boatload of Napoleonic exiles sailed from Philadelphia on Dec. 18, 1817 on a mysterious…
Why Christmas nostalgia is good for us
I indulge more deeply in Christmas nostalgia with every passing year, but it turns out that…