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March 1, 2025:
A Joyous Reunion
Thanks to a fantastic teacher, my passion for reading novels and journaling developed in high school.

Throughout my life, I've credited her with bringing me out of my adolescent introverted shell by encouraging me to take the stage in the UIL One-Act Play competition. 

45 years later, Francine Sires and I found ourselves at a Memorial service for a mutual friend at the Granger City Brewing Company.  

It filled my heart with gladness and joy to be able to see her again and to have the opportunity to thank her for all she did for me.

And yes, 45 years later, I continue to read a lot of books and binge-listen to audiobooks - one after another - during my daily commute.

My Poetry, Novels, Plays, Family History,
Book Reviews & Recommendations 
are found in my Reading & Writing section.

I also enjoy reading your comments 
on my Monthly Meditations. [Email]  

In this Monthly Meditation
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Book Review
1st Quarter, 2025: 

Abir Mukherjee

is the award-winning author that I am currently enjoying on Audible during my daily commutes to work.

I've now listened to the first three books in his series of crime novels set in Raj-era India featuring Captain Wyndham and Sergeant Banerjee.  Each book was fantastic!  

Read my review of this author and his books.

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Recent Happenings

I accompanied my good friend Jan Pickett Rich (S.U. Campus Nurse '84-'86, during my attendance at S.U.) to the 

Memorial for S.U. Art Professor
Star Varner 

It was a beautiful tribute to Star [Obituary] held in the Fine Arts Gallery officiated by Southwestern University President Dr. Laura Trombley.  

The service served a dual purpose as it also launched a new special exhibit in the Gallery - a retrospective of Star's amazing art.

 Below, a portrait of Jan done in charcoal
                by Star Varner (in foreground). 
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January 1, 2025
Home Pics of
Chad & I
on New Years Day

Terry's Portfolio
including my Short Stories, Poetry, Novels,
Family History,
Book Reviews, and Articles of Interest
can be found in the
Reading & Writing section of
Terry's Library
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DECEMBER 2024

Terry & Arne
* More pics of
Arne at
TerrysPets

Comments?
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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:
Anton Janyska
Sec. 2; Row 7
machu-cemetery.org

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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New Short Story 


Terry's Portfolio
including my Short Stories, Poetry, Novels,
Family History,
Book Reviews, and Articles of Interest
can be found in the
Reading & Writing section of
Terry's Library

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 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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Terry's Family

Update on
Mom & Dad


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
+ View 60-Year walk down Memory Lane!
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Happy Anniversary
Kelly & Stacey!
My brother Kelly and his wife Stacey!
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Terry's Meditation
May 2024
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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 Meditations!

Top 3 Terry's Meditations
ranked by largest viewership:

November, 2023

Sept/Oct, 2023

April, 2024
Terry's Blooms & Verses

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Music Reviews!
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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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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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I'm glad you stopped in to browse and, 
as always,
Enjoy looking through my Library

Email: Terry 

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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!

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Join me in ensuring an educated citizenry!
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