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Las Golondrinas/ The Swallows
Swallows have been said to be a symbol of endurance, renewal, and loyalty. Footfalls to the Alamo includes a song, La Golondrina, with words that reflect a bird “being tossed about by the wind’” while longing for its homeland yet traveling on. Swallow pairs mate for life and sometimes return to familiar breeding areas. “These…
Read MoreAn Honor and a Blessing
Dear friends, It is my honor to have been selected for “In the Spotlight” this month by PublishPros. Yes, this publication is a dream come true for me, but it never would have happened without the support of PublishPros–Rich C. and Mary H. These two are in the business of taking manuscripts for edit, working…
Read MoreBeautiful Morning at the Twig!
On Saturday, May 4th, I set up a table at the Twig Bookshop in the Pearl District of one of my favorite cities: San Antonio, the Alamo City. Sprinkles of rain fell intermittently, but the awning protected all. This was Farmer’s Market morning, a weekly event that transforms the entire Pearl area (former home of…
Read MoreAssassins That Span the Ages: Bacteria and Viruses
(A virus takes up residence in a healthy cell. Photo courtesy of Getty Images.) Imagine that you are a settler in San Antonio of the 1800’s. You and your family have just constructed a jacál, a hut, as your new residence, much like those constructed by María Andrea Castañon and her family. The jacál, with…
Read MoreContest: Thirteen Day Count Down to the Battle at the Alamo
Dear Follower, For something historical and commemorative, I will be gifting two copies of my book, Footfalls to the Alamo, along with a set of four specially made drink coasters in a drawing. I will pull 2 names out of a hat of those who answer the most questions correctly and thoroughly…
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