Air power advocate exiled to Texas

Col. Billy Mitchell departed San Antonio on Sep. 21, 1925, never to return in uniform to the flight training center. The outspoken advocate of air power realized the odds were against him but relished the opportunity to butt heads with the brass.

Writing about inspiring lives, well lived

“To do what you wanna do, to leave a mark - in a way that you think is important and lasting - that’s a life welllived.”— Laurene Powell Jobs------- Accumulating clippings, notes, earmarked books, unmarked photos, and mysteriously scribbled- on pieces of paper. It’s what writers do.

The power of perseverance

While studying the book of Matthew at church, the subject of perseverance keeps coming up. It’s a pretty powerful attribute to use, especially when combined with patience. With that combination, there is NOTHING that cannot be overcome.

Bumping into parallel universes

I am by no means a scientist. I enjoy thinking about science-y stuff, but I barely understand why four cups equal a quart, much less why E equals MC squared. Also, I would never consider myself a philosopher. I can barely even spell the word.

This Week in Texas History

The “Tough ’Ombres” of the Ninetieth Infantry Division saw action for the first time on the bloody battlefields of France on Sep. 12, 1918.The Great War (no one imagined there could be a second) has all but faded from the national memory.

I think I saw him, a long time ago

“I wanted to say to Elvis Presley and the country that this is a real decent, fine boy.”— Ed Sullivan, during Elvis’ third appearance on his show, January 6, 1957-----I saw Elvis Saturday. In Center.Saw him again Sunday. At church. Sort of, but that’s another story.

No pit so deep

September is National Recovery Month, dedicated to those in recovery from any form of addiction. That fact hit me hard this week as my family was met with personal loss and as our nation dealt with another senseless act of violence.

Texas tourists escape watery grave

AHouston judge learned on Sep. 8, 1939 that his daughter not only had survived the U-boat sinking of the British passenger ship Athenia but also had been hailed as a heroine by the American ambassador.In her last letter before leaving Europe, Helen Hannay asked her parents not to worry.

Trying to put my best foot forward

WANTED: Part-time employment. Preferably in the mornings. Nine to noon would be perfect, but would consider 9 to 11:30 in a pinch. Weekdays only, holidays off, and two months paid summer vacation is non-negotiable.

Come on, I’ll make the popcorn

“Saturday night at the movies Who cares what picture you see. When you’re hugging with your baby, In the last row in the balcony.”— Song lyrics by the Drifters, 1965.”-----“Is it OK to sit there?