08/03: Inspirational Reading
Category: From the Heart
Posted by: an okie gardener
We tend to look up to the wrong people. Those you would do well to emulate may live next door. Larry Elder writes today's must read essay. From Jewish World Review.
02/03: Texas Independence Day
Category: From the Heart
Posted by: A Waco Farmer
Texas declared its independence from Mexico on this date in 1836. Read the Texas Declaration of Independence here.
Nowhere But Texas:
Texas state motto: "Friendship"
The pledge of allegiance to the Texas state flag:
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible."
Some background on the flag and the pledge via the Handbook of Texas Online here.
The Texas State song, Texas, Our Texas:
One last symbolic anecdote: As the 1864 Battle of the Wilderness reached its fever pitch, Robert E. Lee watched the Texas Brigade sweep forward to fill a potentially lethal hole in the line. As they moved out, Lee reportedly stood in his stirrups and yelled, "Texans always move them!" And they did.
May wild Bluebonnets bloom in the Lone Star State for as long as the rivers flow.
Nowhere But Texas:
Texas state motto: "Friendship"
The pledge of allegiance to the Texas state flag:
"Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one and indivisible."
Some background on the flag and the pledge via the Handbook of Texas Online here.
The Texas State song, Texas, Our Texas:
Texas, Our Texas! all hail the mighty State!
Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.
Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.
Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.
Chorus
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
Texas, Our Texas! so wonderful so great!
Boldest and grandest, withstanding ev'ry test
O Empire wide and glorious, you stand supremely blest.
Texas, O Texas! your freeborn single star,
Sends out its radiance to nations near and far,
Emblem of Freedom! it set our hearts aglow,
With thoughts of San Jacinto and glorious Alamo.
Texas, dear Texas! from tyrant grip now free,
Shines forth in splendor, your star of destiny!
Mother of heroes, we come your children true,
Proclaiming our allegiance, our faith, our love for you.
Chorus
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
God bless you Texas! And keep you brave and strong,
That you may grow in power and worth, throughout the ages long.
One last symbolic anecdote: As the 1864 Battle of the Wilderness reached its fever pitch, Robert E. Lee watched the Texas Brigade sweep forward to fill a potentially lethal hole in the line. As they moved out, Lee reportedly stood in his stirrups and yelled, "Texans always move them!" And they did.
May wild Bluebonnets bloom in the Lone Star State for as long as the rivers flow.
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