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‘Tea for Three’: Play humanizes First Ladies
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‘Tea for Three’: Play humanizes First Ladies
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September 5, 2018
While former presidents and politicians were eulogizing Sen. John McCain on Saturday at Washington National Cathedral, Elaine Bromka was having a conversation in Fredericksburg about politics, which included McCain. Bromka was in town this past weekend to give two performances of her one-woman show,...
Passion to perform
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Passion to perform
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August 29, 2018
While perusing posts online, I came across a discussion where a master violinist effused that she just “can’t wait to perform.” This surprised and intrigued me, as I know many musicians who feel intense pressure every time they step into the spotlight. This seems especially true in the world of clas...
Building a sandwich with round bread, square cheese
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Building a sandwich with round bread, square cheese
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August 29, 2018
As I get older, it’s tempting to continually ask the question, “What ever happened to ...?” This is a topic that has interest to those of us who’ve been lucky enough to put a few miles on the human odometer. I don’t think you’ll find younger people too interested in examining what used to be. They’r...
‘Alpha-gal’ — a hunter’s nightmare disease
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‘Alpha-gal’ — a hunter’s nightmare disease
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August 22, 2018
The disease first revealed itself after a meal of beef enchiladas. Only 30 minutes after his first bite, John Hill was struck with sweats, severe abdo...
Red Raiders, Texans deserve explanation
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Red Raiders, Texans deserve explanation
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August 22, 2018
Chancellor Robert Duncan, a former state senator and enthusiastic Texas Tech University Red Raider booster, suddenly retired last week after a vote of...
Doctor of popology
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Doctor of popology
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August 22, 2018
Last Saturday night, my three-year-old granddaughter asked for a snack of popcorn. “Who do you want to make it?” asked her mom, knowing full well the ...
Auf wiedersehen, my Germany-bound son
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Auf wiedersehen, my Germany-bound son
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August 22, 2018
His hand shook slightly as I handed him his suitcase for his early morning flight last week. I think it finally hit him — he was going to be in anothe...
Speaking out is key, but mind what is said
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Speaking out is key, but mind what is said
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August 15, 2018
There is a time and a place for everything. In public meetings, there is a time for people to offer their comments on issues. In newspapers, there is ...
Landowners subsidize power
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Landowners subsidize power
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August 15, 2018
There is no question, pipeline and transmission line projects are necessary to supply our rapidly growing state. The electric transmission capacity en...
The many talents of Wariner
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The many talents of Wariner
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August 15, 2018
Musicians hate being pigeon holed. With the many talents of Steve Wariner, it’s impossible to do. “My interests are all over the place,” admitted the ...
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