Category Archives: History

History at all levels, not just not my past or nostalgic musings.

RIP Dr. Koop

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Steve

Koop was the first Surgeon General I ever remembered and the Eighties wouldn’t have been the same without him. He definitely had a memorable appearance because facial hair was out of fashion after the Seventies, especially for the Republican camp. I’m … Continue reading →

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Happy belated Marquette & Texas Independence Day

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Steve

March 2nd is famous for a couple things: Dr. Seuss’s birthday, he would’ve been 109 this year. Texas Independence which is a mixed thing. Mexico under Santa Anna wasn’t a great place nor time; The Mexican government and the American … Continue reading →

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Abraham Lincoln’s 204th birthday

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Steve

Just wanted to whip this up since I miss getting the day off on 2/12…when I was in school. My dad got it too because he worked for the state government for a while. I also like to mention him … Continue reading →

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Great week for Science and History

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Steve

Up first, it seems the Brits are all abuzz over finding Richard III’s corpse. We Yanks shouldn’t be surprised, remember the Princess Diana crap? As if she really did anything to make the UK a better place or defeat a … Continue reading →

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1994: Austin arrival

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Steve

Has it been 19 years already? Yikes! I remember the day I showed up so clearly too. I had spent the night in Garland (‘burb of Dallas), took my time getting ready for the final leg of the trip, saw … Continue reading →

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Fourteen years ago, a long dinner at Chili’s

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Steve

I recall the weather was much better that evening too, I only need my biker jacket and my Babs Bunny sweatshirt. I still have the clothing and the lady I met, Chili’s moved to a location closer to the feeder … Continue reading →

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2007: The Six Days of Christmas started!

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Steve

Has it been five whole years since I started that ol’ navel-gazing chestnut? I’m rather bummed about the section not gaining any additional stories from others sharing their past holiday joys with me: those special toys, memories, etc. I know … Continue reading →

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The 20th anniversary of the WMAG cassettes

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Steve

My dabbling with podcasts has happened in fits and starts, I readily admit that.  A lack of time was the biggest problem followed by my biggest gripe with music CDs…their audio levels are not always consistent, especially if they were … Continue reading →

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Happy Belated 20th Birthday Cartoon Network

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Steve

I can’t wish the same for the slightly older SyFy (former SciFi) network but I did have the great fortune of living in a market which subscribed to both at their launches. Dennis Miller, when he used to be funny, … Continue reading →

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Italian #19: Albert “Cubby” Broccoli

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Steve

I’m glad I didn’t cover this world famous movie producer last year because 2012 is the 50th anniversary of Dr. No, the first Bond film he co-helmed and what would be the template for the franchise. There had been attempts … Continue reading →

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RIP George McGovern

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Steve

His failed bid to unseat Tricky Dick happened when I was four yet it’s about the only thing the man is remembered for. Never mind his WWII record, his opposition to the Vietnam War (amongst many) and involvement with anti-hunger … Continue reading →

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1987: Black Monday

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Steve

It’s a good thing I spent the energy to check out The Economist today or else I would’ve missed this scary landmark I recall clearly in college. Besides their Thurston Howell III manner of talking crap about labor rights, I … Continue reading →

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Italian #18: Giuseppe Garibaldi

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Steve

This year’s celebration of Italian heritage is off to a slow start but I don’t think I’ll disappoint, what I may lack in quantity, I will nail in quality. At least two entries will have great relevance with current events. … Continue reading →

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Roccia sopra! It’s Italian Heritage Month 2!

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Steve

You probably thought this month’s header was Hipster trio The Avett Brothers given the bodacious and ironic facial hair. Alas…no. It’s from a print of Giuseppe Garibaldi at three different phases in his long military career. I’ll write more about … Continue reading →

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RIP: Neil Armstrong

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Steve

The first person to walk on the Moon died today. It’s a shame Neil didn’t live long enough to celebrate the 50th anniversary for Apollo XI but astronauts aren’t exactly “young” people due to the training involved. I wonder if … Continue reading →

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