by Phil Houseal | Aug 26, 2026 | All Articles, Events, History, Music
August 26, 2026–If you are a Beatles fan, you might think every possible story about the legendary British band has been told. But someone found more stories, buried in boxes. Marty Scott portrays George Harrison in the Liverpool Legends, a tribute band officially...
by Phil Houseal | Aug 12, 2026 | All Articles, Education, History, Philosophy
Aug 12, 2026–I remember the first time someone said to me, “OK, Boomer.” I’m such a Boomer I didn’t realize it was meant as an insult, apparently referring to someone out of touch with today’s younger generation. Wait until they learn that mocking the older generation...
by Phil Houseal | Jul 22, 2026 | All Articles, History, Philosophy
July 22, 2026– If only I could get out of this rat race and buy a small acreage If only I raised a garden so I could eat fresh chemical-free vegetables If only we kept chickens so I could have fresh eggs year round If only we had a large lawn If only I had a horse...
by Phil Houseal | Jul 15, 2026 | All Articles, Education, History, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy
July 15, 2026–“Edna” taught all of us in the office how to walk. Step… step… breathe. Step… step… breathe. She demonstrated, walking across the lobby, pausing to inhale sharply every two steps. We had to wipe off our smiles when she reached the...
by Phil Houseal | Jul 1, 2026 | All Articles, History, Philosophy
July 1, 2026–I am a connoisseur of manure. As a farm boy, I was knee deep in it. I can discuss the merits and shortcomings of each variety. The globular tackiness of horse manure. The iconic patty shape of cow. The lumpy dustiness of chicken and turkey. The tiny...
by Phil Houseal | Jun 17, 2026 | All Articles, Education, Food, History, Philosophy
June 17, 2026–What substance found naturally on earth caused mankind to go to war, forge new trade routes, and walk past chocolate chip cookies in a bakery? I give you salt. This substance must once have seemed to hold magical properties. It could be used to enhance...
