John Wesley Hardin, Bad or Misunderstood? John Wesley Hardin was born near Bonham, Texas on May 26, 1853 to parents James “Gip” Hardin and Mary Elizabeth Dixson. Hardin’s father was a Methodist preacher, and in those days, preachers often had huge territories to cover to save souls, so they were known as “circuit riders.” In […]
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Photo Shop The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Halloween! Every kid in America looks forward to Halloween. Why? Well, because not only do we like to be scared when it’s only in fun, but we love to scare others for the same reason. A spooky story from my childhood told of a headless horseman pursuing another […]
Origins and Myths of the Easter Lily
Photo Credit Origins and Myths of The Easter Lily Beautiful trumpet shaped white flowers, Lilium Longiflorum, native to Japan, are commonly called Easter Lilies in North America and other parts of the world. They are seen in profusion in flower markets, stores, and florists during the Easter season. From ancient times, these lilies are mentioned […]
My First Love: A Library
Willard Library in Evansville, Indiana My First Love I was always encouraged to read, especially by my Daddy who read to me as a little girl and encouraged me to find the words he read. I began reading simple books when I was three-years-old, the usual Dick, Jane and Spot kind of books. I loved […]
Sam Cooke: Heart of Soul
The world didn’t know what “soul” was until Sam Cooke began “telling it like it is” in every song. He was the quintessential performer, appealing to all audiences. He was the heart of soul in 1957, composing and singing “You Send Me.” With that one song and his golden voice, and his rendition of […]
Reclusive-Millionaires-Empty-Lives
Photo Credit What causes some people to become a hermit or recluse? Could the mystery be in the history of the individual? For millionaires, it’s entirely plausible that they suspect everyone around them of showing affection for them only because of their wealth. For others without the wealthy background, it’s totally unexplained. These are empty […]
Legend of the Evil Eye
Photo Credit The Sign of the Evil Eye Did someone think they were protecting their property with this evil eye carved in a tree? Maybe…. or maybe it was just what they SAW in the tree and they enhanced it, thinking it was cool looking. The Evil Eye, What It Is or May Be To […]