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Texas, My Texas
Texas, My Texas: Musings of the Rambling Boy | Lonn Taylor
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In a collection of essays about Texas gathered from his West Texas newspaper column, Lonn Taylor traverses the very best of Texas geography, Texas history, and Texas personalities. In a state so famous for its pride, Taylor manages to write a very honest, witty, and wise book about Texas past and Texas present. Texas, My Texas: Musings of the Rambling Boy is a story of legacies, of men and women, times, and places that have made this state what it is today. From a history of Taylors hometown, Fort Davis, to stories about the first man wounded in the Texas Revolution, (who was an African American), to accounts of outlaw Sam Bass and an explanation of Hill Country Christmases, Taylor has searched every corner of the state for untold histories.Taylors background as a former curator at the Smithsonian National Museum becomes apparent in his attention to detail: Roosevelts Rough Riders, artists, architects, criminals, the founder of Neiman Marcus, and the famous horned frog Old Rip all make appearances as quintessential Texans. Lonn Taylors unique narrative voice is personal. As he points out in the foreword, it is the stories of Texans themselves, of their grit and eccentricities, that have brought the past into the present . . . the two seem to me to be bound together by stories. Peoplereal Texansare the focus of the essays, making Texas, My Texas a rite of passage for anyone who claims Texan heritage. There are just a few things every good Texan knows, like the fact that it is illegal to pick bluebonnets along the highway, or that the Menger Hotel bar is modeled after the one in the House of Lords in London. Taylor points out with his usual wit that it is not, in fact, illegal to pick any of the six varieties of bluebonnets that grow throughout our state, and that few Texans would know that the bar is modeled after the one in the House of Lords, as few Texans are Lords. These are just a few examples of Taylors knowledge of Texas and his passion for its citizens.
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PathfinderNicole
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Ok Litsy friends! We are going to be in Laredo for nearly 60 days late April to mid june for my husband‘s job so looking for book suggestions that are placed in TX. I like cozies, historical fic and historical mysteries, and romance the most! Also looking for suggestions of fun things to do with an 11 year old! 2 months is a long time so will definitely need ideas 😂

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Rachel.Rencher
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Hey littens! I have a non-bookish question. Who lives in Austin, TX or surrounding areas? Lucas and I are 99% sure that we're moving to Austin this spring, but we don't know where the good areas are to live.

We moved to Boise without ever visiting it, and ended up in a really bad area. Sorry for the non-book post, but I also feel like you guys would be good to ask! 😊

Megabooks I‘ve moved a lot as an adult! Good luck! Sorry I don‘t know Austin. 5y
Rachel.Rencher @Megabooks Thank you! We've been in Boise for 3 years now, and really only came because it was in our home state but we really haven't loved it since day 1. Time for an adventure. 😍 5y
tpixie @Soubhiville do you live in / around Austin? 5y
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Soubhiville I love just north of Austin. Feel free to email me: magicbelly@Gmail. We love it here, and I can put you in touch with a terrific realtor who can help you figure out where to find the best home for you (even if you‘re looking for a rental.) 5y
Scochrane26 I have a friend who isn‘t on litsy who lives in Austin. I can ask her, but I know there are several Littens from Austin who can answer. 5y
Soubhiville Thanks @tpixie 😊. 5y
Rachel.Rencher @Soubhiville Oh my gosh, that would be fabulous! Thank you so much. 😊🙌 I'll send you an email soon! 5y
Rachel.Rencher @tpixie Yes, thank you so much! 5y
tpixie @Rachel.Rencher @Soubhiville yay!♥️🥳🎉📚 (edited) 5y
TheBookHippie @Soubhiville I thought of you too❤️ 5y
Eyelit Yes, I live in Austin. It‘ll really come down to how much you can easily spend. The housing/rental market is kinda nuts here. I can give you a little low down of the different areas if you want to email me. (lleyelit at the gmail). I have an awesome realtor I can recommend if you like. 5y
Rachel.Rencher @Eyelit Okay, I'll send you an email! Thank you 😊 5y
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blithebuoyant
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Anybody else going to NTTBF next weekend? 🥰 I‘m excited to see Jennifer Donnelly! #texas #texlit #NTTBF19 #NTTBF2019 #NTTBF

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Sara_Planz
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The Texas Book Festival in Austin. First lecture with Celeste Ng in the Texas House Chambers. #texasbookfestival

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Ke633
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Another goodwill find from my dad. I actually like this one. #texas

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blithebuoyant
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#NTTBF18 📖📚💝💕❤️💜🌈🙌🏻😊

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Dr.Who_number10
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LITSYYYYY!!! Nttbf

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blithebuoyant
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Got my signing books ready for #nttbf18 💝 Wish I still had Nick and Norah to go with these two for David Levithan tomorrow. I‘m all ready!

VelvetSpade Jealous! Have fun!! 7y
blithebuoyant @Dr.Who_number10 Hey! Did you want to meet up? It‘s just the two of us I think 7y
Dr.Who_number10 @blithebuoyant Yeah we‘re up stairs 7y
Dr.Who_number10 @blithebuoyant we‘re by B2 and there‘s 5 of my friends 7y
blithebuoyant @Dr.Who_number10 I‘m about to head to the concession but I‘ll get with you after we eat 7y
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Dr.Who_number10
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WHOS REASY FOR NORTH TEXAS TEEN BOOK FESTIVAL!! #litsymeetup #nttbf #nttbf18 #nttbf2018

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blithebuoyant I am! I‘ve got my signing books packed and ready! The only one I don‘t have is Nick and Norah 😭 7y
Dr.Who_number10 @blithebuoyant I‘ve had my books ready for about a month😬😂😂😂 7y
Dr.Who_number10 But I don‘t have many though so... 7y
Bourriquet76 I wish I had opted to go home for the weekend. :( 7y
dgingo @Dr.Who_number10 @blithebuoyant @hermyknee I just sent you three an email. I‘m so sad I‘m going to miss the meet up—I‘m out sick. It‘s going to be me, tea, and Tamiflu. 😢 7y
blithebuoyant @dgingo @hermyknee is sick too! ☹️ Hope you guys all start to feel better! We‘re all just getting over sinus troubles at my house! 7y
dgingo @blithebuoyant Oh, no! Please tell us all about it and have an incredible time for the three of us! 💕 7y
tracey38 Sounds like a great weekend! Tell us all about it! 7y
Dr.Who_number10 @dgingo @tracey38 I will totally do it I‘m here with @Riley.Huntsman @WhyYouAStalker @Ashie so not so bad 7y
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Quasifesto
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melyndarae I'm in Killeen area. 7y
melyndarae @StellarDoc @goodthinkrebel @shendrix413 You guys are all in TX too, right? 7y
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shendrix413 @melyndarae Yes ma'am! I'm in San Antonio! ❤️ 7y
GoldenGirl I'm in Texas too! Fairfield 7y
shadowspeak17 I‘m in Houston. 7y
AriThomas I'm here in Katy! 7y
StellarDoc @melyndarae Yes, I'm in Frisco! 7y
melyndarae @Quasifesto Who originally posted this? Did anyone else comment on it? I've seen other meetups so I really hope we can get one setup. It'll be fun to meet some of these awesome people on litsy. 7y
GirlChandler I‘m in Waco 7y
Quasifesto @melyndarae original post by @Kaye 7y
Kaye The girl that originally asked about it isn‘t in this list yet. Let me go look for her name. BRB (edited) 7y
Quasifesto @Kaye I think @Starbeast22 asked the meet up question first. 7y
Q84 I'm moving to the Houston area in the next 2 weeks 7y
CAnne I'm in New Braunfels and my DIL @Bookzombie is in San Antonio. 7y
parttimedomestic I‘m in Taylor! I would love to help organize a central Tx meet up, if there‘s enough interest. 7y
goodthinkrebel I'm in North Texas, Fort Worth specifically 7y
Crowcrumbs @Q84 Hey! I‘m in Houston. Hit me up if you need a city guide. I‘m a native, but re-exploring after a long absence. Welcome! And bring your umbrella! 7y
Q84 @Crowcrumbs That sounds great! I actually lived in Conroe area most my life but I have learned that there is so much I don't know. Hahaha! I am excited to get back and would love to! 7y
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Julsmarshall
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Me and my sister at the #texasbookfestival

jpmcwisemorgan I‘m here too! @Eyelit is here at the information booth. This is a very Litsy event today. 7y
Eyelit 😃😃😃 7y
Soubhiville Yay! Have a great time! 7y
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BekahPat
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Just to update my sweet Litsy family on our status. We are safe and dry. In the absence of electricity or water We have evacuated our home and are staying with a sweet welcoming family. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayer. Keep #texas in your thoughts #Harvey @JackOBotts @Jess_Read_This

MrBook Very glad to hear all is well 😊🙏🏻! 7y
Jess_Read_This I was just going to email you today! I was wondering how you and your family are making out. Sending my thoughts and prayers! (edited) 7y
GypsyKat I'm glad to know you and your family are safe. 💗 7y
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britt_brooke Happy you guys are safe! 💚 7y
JoeStalksBeck ❤️❤️❤️❤️ 7y
TrishB Good to hear ❤ 7y
Notafraidofwords Let us know if you need anything ! 7y
Foragingfantasy Bless your hearts! Im so sorry y'all have been misplaced, but it's wonderful that you are safe. My heart just breaks for all of you on the coast. 7y
Megabooks My thoughts are with you. Glad you're safe. 7y
shawnmooney Wow, take care!! ❤️ 7y
JackOBotts Thinking of you, @BekahPat - so glad to hear that your family is safe and sound be. I hope you get home soon. 💕💕💕 7y
rustoryhuf My thoughts are strong for Texas and you. 7y
RealBooks4ever *hugs* Do you have pets? Are they safe as well? 😺 7y
Gharv Thoughts and prayers for all you! 7y
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Foragingfantasy
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❤️ #TexasStrong
Our Aunt and Uncle have lost their home and vehicles in the flooding, they've been rescued and are safe. Things can be replaced, people can not be. Waco is preparing shelters and donations. Everyone is eager to help. It makes my heart so full. I feel like we've been so bombarded with negativity lately, it's refreshing to see people coming together to help and support one another. We are so much more than the America we see on TV.

Sophoclessweetheart I'm so sorry. That's awful, but at least they are safe and well. My thoughts are with you x 7y
MidnightBookGirl I am so sorry for your Aunt and Uncle's loss of their home, but so glad that they are safe! 7y
Read4life Very well said. 🇺🇸 So sorry for your family's loss but thankful they are safe. 7y
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Bookzombie I'm so sorry for their loss but glad they are safe. You are so right about how wonderful it is to see everyone coming together. (edited) 7y
[DELETED] 3803335244 I'm so glad they are safe. I know things are things, but I'm also sorry for their home. My prayers & I'm doing what I can here by donating what I can to help. I definitely know what you are talking about, as a veteran I know we are more than the America we see on TV, I've seen it! I wish the media would show it! Prayers to everyone in Texas, my heart hurts from the devastation. 🇺🇸♥️🇺🇸 7y
moranadatter Well said. I'm glad your family is safe. 💙 7y
Foragingfantasy @ForeverNerdy I wish they would too. Thank you for your service! ❤️ 7y
Foragingfantasy Thanks guys! 😘 7y
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