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Once upon a time not so long ago, I read old newspapers at the library and recorded one event for each day of the month.  GEUS then published them as a trailer on their television station.  When I retired I … Continue reading →

When I was a child I spent as much time in the summers at my maternal grandparents’ ranch in Archer County as was possible.  I loved it out there and my grandfather was such a good friend.  In the early … Continue reading →

During much of the 20th century drug stores played a vital part in rural America, especially in North Texas.  The druggist, never called a pharmacist, was a surrogate doctor prescribing the right cough syrup or liniment for aches and pains.  … Continue reading →

Since next Sunday is Mother’s Day, I have a suggestion for something different to do this year.  The Texas Historical Commission is offering free admission to the twenty state historic sites that day.  Three of them are in North Texas.  … Continue reading →

John B. Denton, Methodist preacher, lawyer, and Indian fighter, traveled miles in his thirty-five years.  Yet, he also traveled miles in death.  Buried in two different locations before arriving at his final resting place in 1901, he now lies in … Continue reading →

Old timers were able to predict the weather pretty accurately without all the gadgets twenty-first century weathermen and women use.  They were accustomed to watching trees and the sky and habits of animals.  Two such signs are the Easter cold … Continue reading →