I'm awaiting Abbott to accuse Gina of Islamism, as well as the Guv joining the noble fight against Sharia Law that remains a daunting challenge to our Texan Republicans. So you see, we still have heroes helping Texas remain a political backwater.
When I first moved to Texas in the early 1980's, I felt it was so full of possibilities and hope. Yes it was racist and anti-Semitic, and provincial in many ways, but all growing and changing with people like Barbara Jordan, Ann Richards, and many others. The light went out as the Republicans took more and more power and their power had been basically unchecked. I am sad to have left my son there and many dear friends. But no news I hear makes me want to call it home again. I just want to get all the good people out to safety.
Predating the obelisk, there was a monumental institution on the grounds. As a teenager living in Houston in the Sixties, I enjoyed many visits to the San Jacinto Inn. Big bowls of boiled shrimp, pitchers of cocktail sauce, plates of fried chicken and fish...all refreshed as needed...prix fixe, as I recall. It was later I would know about the history of the battleground.
As a retired state employee, memories of SJD are primarily being surprised that we were getting a day off. It’d sneak up on you before you had anything planned. Long term employees knew to reserve tee times as Austin municipal golf courses filled with state workers. Other unique holidays were easier to plan around, like Confederate Hero’s Day being the same week as MLK. As a surprise though nothing matched that of LBJ’s birthday.
I suppose the tradition of giving state workers a paid day off (in lieu of raises?) to honor ex POTUSs ended with LBJ. I’m sure the golf lobby would be agreeable to a Bush/Bush holiday.
Terrific commentary, especially in “these times”!
I'm awaiting Abbott to accuse Gina of Islamism, as well as the Guv joining the noble fight against Sharia Law that remains a daunting challenge to our Texan Republicans. So you see, we still have heroes helping Texas remain a political backwater.
When I first moved to Texas in the early 1980's, I felt it was so full of possibilities and hope. Yes it was racist and anti-Semitic, and provincial in many ways, but all growing and changing with people like Barbara Jordan, Ann Richards, and many others. The light went out as the Republicans took more and more power and their power had been basically unchecked. I am sad to have left my son there and many dear friends. But no news I hear makes me want to call it home again. I just want to get all the good people out to safety.
Predating the obelisk, there was a monumental institution on the grounds. As a teenager living in Houston in the Sixties, I enjoyed many visits to the San Jacinto Inn. Big bowls of boiled shrimp, pitchers of cocktail sauce, plates of fried chicken and fish...all refreshed as needed...prix fixe, as I recall. It was later I would know about the history of the battleground.
As a retired state employee, memories of SJD are primarily being surprised that we were getting a day off. It’d sneak up on you before you had anything planned. Long term employees knew to reserve tee times as Austin municipal golf courses filled with state workers. Other unique holidays were easier to plan around, like Confederate Hero’s Day being the same week as MLK. As a surprise though nothing matched that of LBJ’s birthday.
I suppose the tradition of giving state workers a paid day off (in lieu of raises?) to honor ex POTUSs ended with LBJ. I’m sure the golf lobby would be agreeable to a Bush/Bush holiday.