Category Archives: Texas

No More Virtual – Bring Back Actual

Posted on September 21, 2020 by nancsue

Seriously, the only thing making me sick is the word virtual. I am truly just so sick of hearing about virtual concerts, virtual conventions, virtual fairs. For cryin’ out loud, even the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade will be virtual this … Continue reading →

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Paul McCartney – Yesterday and Today – Stories Now Told

Posted on September 12, 2018 by nancsue

I just read the GQ article “The Untold Stories of Paul McCartney.” https://www.gq.com/story/the-untold-stories-of-paul-mccartney Writer Chris Heath’s interviews with Paul revealed many things even this lifelong fan never knew about the former Beatles/Wings/singer/songwriter/icon for a generation. I was pleased and relieved … Continue reading →

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Barbara Bush – A First Lady of First Ladies 🌹

Posted on April 17, 2018 by nancsue

I always admired Barbara Bush. In another lifetime (June 1990), I wrote this newspaper column about her. Sharing it now with apologies to the late Nancy Reagan, for whom I developed a fondness in her later years. 🌹

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National Chicken Fried Steak Day (chicken or steak?) Blog Redux

Posted on October 26, 2015 by nancsue

October 26 has been designated “CHICKEN FRIED STEAK DAY.” One year, it fell on a Sunday, which only interfered with traditional football fare (wings, chili, chips, dip). I was not born in Texas. So, when I first heard of this … Continue reading →

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Chicken Fried Steak Day (pick a meat!)

Posted on October 26, 2014 by nancsue

Today is “CHICKEN FRIED STEAK DAY.” What a shame it falls on a Sunday this year. That just interferes with traditional football fare (wings, chili, chips, dip). I was not born in Texas. So, when I first heard of this … Continue reading →

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