Monday, January 20, 2025

NEWS & UPDATES

AN EMBARRASSMENT
OF HISTORIC PROPORTIONS

I hope one day
we're honest enough
to put this question 
on our students'
U.S. History Final Exam:


Question:


What could be more embarrassing than
what a U.S. President
and a mob of sore losers
did on January 6, 2021?

A Minute-by-Minute 
Historical Account of
The Events of Jan 6, 2021

Answer:
The same U.S. President
being returned to power
in order to
re-write that history
and pretend it never happened.
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Meet a U.S. Capitol Security Officer
who would prefer we didn't forget
Jan 6, 2021.
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We all know that a Vampire
can not see his reflection
in a mirror;

and, apparently,
a Devil
can not put his hand
on a Bible
when asked to swear
to defend the
Constitution of the United States of America.
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In case you still had doubts,
about where their allegiance lies -
there was this telling moment:
The wealthy industrialist,
& member of our nation's Fascist Party,
gave our new Fuhrer
the NAZI salute.

I suppose that this
is what's actually in store
for our U. S. History classrooms.


Farewell,
America the Beautiful.
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On a lighter note....

Look who raided the
Warner Bros. Cartoons'
wardrobe closet --
the hanger tagged "Villain"
Enough said
about January 20, 2025


And, behold,
a great Darkness fell over the land...
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Home Pics of
Chad & I
on New Years Day


JANUARY MEDITATION:
"My Resolution
for Happier Living"


PIC OF THE MONTH:
A Galloping Horse!
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Terry's
Favorite Quotes
of 2024:

“No, I don’t think I’m judge and jury. 
I’m just a little fed up.”

 Luigi Mangione, 26, reportedly wrote the line
in a notebook that expressed
'hostility towards the health insurance industry'
prior to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO
Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan.

“They’re eating the dogs. 
They’re eating the cats.
They’re eating the pets
of the people who live there.” 

Donald Trump, revealing what happens
when you’ve stooped to believing
what’s reported on social media.

“Why not?  I paid for it.”
Elon Musk, ostensibly referring to
the reason he is currently crashing in
a small pad at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort
– although most believe
he was referring to much more.

“With my leadership women will be
happy, healthy, confident, and free
– no longer having to think about abortion
because it will now be decided for them,
with the States
where it always had to be.”

– Donald Trump,
long-time protector of women.

“Our war is not with the people of Gaza,
it’s with Hamas.”

– Benjamin Netanyahu,
Prime Minister of Israel,
speaking about the 15-month-old war
between Israel and Hamas in Gaza
where the death toll
has surpassed 44,000. 

“The word grocery. 
It’s a sorta simple word,
but it sorta means like
everything you eat.”

– Donald Trump, etymologist.

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DECEMBER 2024

Terry & Arne
* More pics of
Arne at
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NEW Pics!


Terry's Pic of the Month
Annual Political Cartoon 

Holiday Recipe
Mom's Christmas Trio
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NOVEMBER 2024


NOVEMBER MEDITATION
A Special ALL SOULS DAY Feature Story:

The Mysterious Death
of Anton Janyska

My investigation into the numerous tragedies in the life of Anton Janyska developed while engaged in a survey I have undertaken at my family’s 140 y.o. cemetery …

…. there lying beside him is a 2 month old child named Vlasta Janyska.  

His daughter?  If so, isn’t the timing of this man’s enlistment only one month following his child’s death strange?   

Why is there no wife buried beside Anton?   Why would the mother of this child be buried only a year later in a different cemetery rather than here beside this child she bore?

So many questions were churning in my head.  Little did I know how many more questions were to come!

I hope you enjoy reading
my investigation into the life of and
The Mysterious Death of Anton Janyska.


© 2024 Terry Loessin; All Rights Reserved.  Any illegal reproduction of the written works found in Terry's Portfolio at terrys-library.blogspot.com will result in immediate legal action.
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Terry's THANKSGIVING

Photographer Matthew Lemke (r.) and myself
were graciously invited to the home of
mutual friend Chad Cotton and his mom Linda
who live in the Windsor Park neighborhood.
Following our wonderful meal,
we enjoyed seeing Wicked
at nearby Alamo Theater - Mueller.
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Terry's November
Pic of the Month

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Recent Comments: 

Thank you Brian Z. for your July 4 note:

"God Save Us From Trump, indeed!  Dude, great work, thank you for recording every one of those!  But, you do know they're not listening?  That's how we know it's a cult."

Thank you Crystal C. for your October 10 note:

"This is wonderful Terry!...I love the way you have your blog set up!" 

Thank you Liz J. for your August 2 note:

"Your story about your Mom and the JFK Assassination was beautiful.  My Mom also would often talk about where we were on that terrible day.  Your summation on the significance of that event for our country was also appreciated - [I] can tell you were a good teacher."
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Terry's Friends
September, 2024

Enjoyed the Austin Mediterranean Festival again this year with friends and want to to thank Ken from St. Elias Orthodox Church for the tickets!
Dwight and I (above)
along with Chad and Vincent (below)
enjoyed gyros, baklava, gelato...
and great Greek music and dancers!

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Tackling controversy.

Recent scenes on our news channels of college campus protestors and the present global concern they are screaming about have stirred a lot of emotions on the left and right in our country.

A family member asked for my thoughts.  

Love me or hate me, here's my opinion on the


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VACATION in OREGON

Aug. 27 - Sept. 3


Featuring:

the Columbia River Gorge Scenic Highway, Multnomah Falls, Crown Point's Vista House, Silver Falls, Devil's Punch Bowl, Bridge of the Gods, Bridal Veil, Corvallis, Manzanita, Pittock Mansion, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Tillamook Creamery and much more...

Fleeing the horrid drought and three-digit temps of Texas, Chad and I headed to the lush green trails and refreshing waterfalls in Oregon.  

Portland was home base from which we ventured out each day for our adventures and many thanks to our lovely host there, Christie.  

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travel down
Terry's Memory Lane 

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FAMILY NEWS

Update on
Mom & Dad


RECENT HAPPENINGS

An Engagement in Venice!

My niece Lauren,
recent A&M grad,
got a sparkly new
bauble on the final
stop of her European
summer tour. 

Congrats to Lauren
& fellow Aggie, Will!

Looking forward to
the big event -

April 25, 2025 !!!

So, this is happening. Hmm. 
Uncle Terry is old.

I loved watching my
niece Lauren [b 2001] and nephew Trevor [b 1999]
grow up together.  

Nephew Trevor and his lovely wife Sam
tied the knot over a year ago.

I enjoyed shopping sprees with them at Christmas and Birthday times. And especially loved watching from afar the joy and smiles they provided their grandma and grandpa, my folks.

CLICK HERE
to see
Terry's Family History



It's a wonderful thing witnessing a family's legacy, it's very future, unfolding before you.

I may not be too crazy about the getting older part, but I certainly wouldn't wish Time reversed only to lose these happy chapters in our family's story. 

Cheers to the happy couples!

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60th Birthday? OMG!
Thank you family and friends
who came to my party on
April 16, 2023.


I wanted nothing more than to
be with those who've been
a blessing in my life and made

my 60 years so enjoyable. And,
I wanted to give back to you
in a small way on this special day.


I enjoyed all the wonderful

side dishes you provided
alongside my barbecue!

View PARTY PICS
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Happy Anniversary
Kelly & Stacey!
My brother Kelly and his wife Stacey!

Terry’s “Good Living” Guide:

Body:
Avoid the 3 PsBsSs
Processed Foods, Phthalates, Plastics;
Beef, Butter, Breads;
Sedentary activities, Sugars, Salt.
Trust me,
you’ll be feeling better in no time!

Mind & Spirit:
Avoid the 3 F’s
Manufactured in these mediums are
misinformation, fear, anger and hate!

JOIN ME IN ENSURING AN EDUCATED CITIZENRY!

JOIN ME IN ENSURING AN EDUCATED CITIZENRY!

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I drink it morning through late afternoon.

Best Bean Ever!

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I recommend both Morning (I love the milk chocolate and cherry finish.)

and Steel (Most popular blend. One taste and you’ll see why: it’s rich, smooth, and full of sweet toffee flavor. It tastes great as both a coffee or an espresso. An instant classic when introduced over 20 years ago.)