by B.L. Unkel | Mar 2, 2024 | History
Happy Texas Independence Day! The Land & People In 1821, when Mexico won its independence from Spain, the nation’s northern regions (which included what is now Texas) were sparsely populated. To protect its claim on this land, Mexico continued Spain’s...
by B.L. Unkel | Dec 30, 2023 | Holidays
2023 is quickly coming to an end, or rather, 2024 is fast approaching. And you know what that means? People are setting goals for the new year. Trains Have you ever ridden on a train? I’ve been on several in the states (specifically in Washington and Alaska),...
by B.L. Unkel | Oct 21, 2023 | Travel
Summer has finally given way to Fall here in Southeast Texas. I must admit that weeks ago I began longing for Tennessee’s crisp autumn days and fall colors, as well as the many Living History and Heritage Day Festivals and cemetery walks scheduled each September and...
by B.L. Unkel | Oct 7, 2023 | Travel
I love to travel. (Though after years of doing so for work, any traveling I do now is strictly for fun.) But travel’s not always practical or feasible, especially if you’re talking about far-off places. Travel In the past, if you wanted to see a specific place...
by B.L. Unkel | Aug 5, 2023 | Travel
When you go on vacation, do you notice what’s around you or do you “wear blinders” and just focus on getting to your destination? The Trip Last week I drove Mom to South Carolina for a reunion with her three sisters. We took I-10 east through Louisiana...
