OCTOBER: Czech Heritage Month
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| I have raised the Czech flag. Spread the word: Property for Sale! |
- Pic of the Month
Czech family reunion - Favorite Recipe
Czech Apple Strudel
Terry's Film Review:
- Hangmen Also Die!
Great old movie
about Czech
resistance in WWII!
Trust me, this is worth reading!
Terry's Quarterly Music Review:
QUEEN: A Night At the Opera
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Rev. Billy Graham
has a few important things
to say
about a man like Trump!
Rev. Graham's Sermon
Haunts Trump
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Property Sale
My 3 acre property has 3 homes and provides a wonderful opportunity for a buyer to bring their extended family to live beside them in the other 2 homes -
or, perhaps like me, you'll choose to rent the other 2 homes in order to provide you with a guaranteed monthly cashflow.
Please share this info with your contacts.
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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 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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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!
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| Dwight and I (above) along with Chad and Vincent (below) enjoyed gyros, baklava, gelato... and great Greek music and dancers! |
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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!
Meditations!
Sept/Oct, 2023
April, 2024
[Index of Monthly Meditations]
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Music Reviews!
Music Reviews!
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| Update on Mom & Dad _______________  Christmas 2023 |
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mourning
my Dad's passing
& encountered a rattlesnake
enjoyed my Eclipse Tailgater
began a new history of Rome
[ Read Terry's April Diary]
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My monthly summary
on visits with Dad, Easter,
upgrades to Mom's site,
a movie at Alamo-Mueller,
and a bike ride with Chad...
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Also:
- Terry's new short stories:
- Mom's Favorite Bowl
- November 22, 1963
- Poems - New Articles Worth Reading:
- New EPA rules for drinking water,
& best filtration methods
- 45 Pages Every American Should Read
New Book Review:
- "Our Ancient Faith:
Lincoln, Democracy, & the American Experiment""Here we are. On the brink of a presidential contest that few of us Americans want.
There could not be a better book to read right now in these trying times, trust me..."
[Read Terry's Review]
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"I am learning to love the sound of my feet walking away from the people and things not meant for me...."
(Read my January Meditation)
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"It is the moment of Enlightenment when one realizes that it is only in denying our self in order that we may look beyond ourselves at the larger world around us can the Good be accomplished, the Kingdom come, Peace be on Earth...."
[Index of Terry's Monthly Meditations]
(Read my December Meditation)
[Index of Terry's Monthly Meditations]
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Visit Terry's
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House of Putin
by Craig Unger
"I couldn't put it down...explains much of what happened in the insane and chaotic Trump years. Illuminating... frightening." - Terry.
[Read Review]
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by Craig Unger
"I couldn't put it down...explains much of what happened in the insane and chaotic Trump years. Illuminating... frightening." - Terry.
[Read Review]
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Articles of Interest:
- God Protect Us From Trump
- Trump's Broken Promises Hurt Texans
- Adam Kinzinger's December 16 essay:
"Perpetual Victimhood of Trump's MAGA movement has ruined the Republican Party"
- Is Eating Organic Really Better for Your Health? [from, YUKA]
- A Plastic-Free Life? You Can Start Today!
- Your Plastic Water Bottle Is Killing You
- Plato's Cave and the Stubborn Persistence of Ignorance
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VACATION
in OREGONAug. 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
Terry's Memory Lane
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I hope you enjoy reading my works
as much as I enjoyed writing them.
as much as I enjoyed writing them.
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| Portfolio of Terry's Written Work |
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RECENT HAPPENINGS
An Engagement in Venice!
recent A&M grad,
got a sparkly new
bauble on the final
stop of her European
summer tour.
Congrats to Lauren
& fellow Aggie, Will!
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.
niece Lauren [b 2001] and nephew Trevor [b 1999]
grow up together.
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.
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| 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!
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!
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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!
Kelly & Stacey!
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| My brother Kelly and his wife Stacey celebrating their 10th in November! |
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I'm glad you stopped in to browse and,
as always,
Enjoy looking through my Library
Enjoy looking through my Library
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Terry’s “Good Living” Guide:
Body:
Avoid the 3 PsBsSs
Processed Foods, Phthalates, Plastics;
Beef, Butter, Breads;
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!
you’ll be feeling better in no time!
Mind & Spirit:
Avoid the 3 F’s
Avoid the 3 F’s
Manufactured in these mediums are
misinformation, fear, anger and hate!
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.
I love coffee!
I drink it morning through late afternoon.
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| Best Bean Ever! |
While on my vacation in Oregon I fell in love with the many varieties I discovered at Portland Coffee Roasters, as well as their Mission & History.
