Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people, especially those who are able to work at home, have decided to try and relocate to a rural area. However, many people also resist such an idea, and this article discusses how the … Continue reading →
The Texas countryside (especially West and parts of Central Texas) is often portrayed as nothing but wasteland and desert. The truth is, there is a wide variety of landscapes and vistas hat a visitor can enjoy
Continue reading →When visiting Fredericksburg, Texas, take some time and walk the grounds of Fort Martin Scott. Imagine what life was like back in 1850 when the fort was most active. Also, if you’re in the visitor center, look for a roster, … Continue reading →
Most of us are aware that the information collected about us today and that is used for marketing purposes is much more detailed than in the past. Historic data collection, i.e. prior to the explosion in social media, required a … Continue reading →
Episode 11 – Parlez-vous français? Over the previous 10 episodes I focused primarily on the Native Peoples and the early Spanish explorations and attempts to colonize Texas. Today I will delve a little deeper into the French experiences in Texas. … Continue reading →
Located in the city of Menard Texas, the ruins of the Presidio San Saba are a reminder to the early Spanish exploration and attempts to colonize the territory. While the site has not yet been reconstructed, walking around the grounds … Continue reading →
In this episode, I explore the relationships between the native tribes and each other and the native tribes and the Spanish and question whether or not Spanish Colonization of Texas had a realistic chance to succeed. Each tribe was unique, … Continue reading →
In this episode, I talk about the Spanish Presidios, where some of them were located, what was their purpose, how they were designed, and a little about life in them. I also touch on how the French were making incursions … Continue reading →
