Texas Independence and a Blue-eyed Alien in the Land!

Today is Texas Independence Day! A true Texas day of celebration of freedom from despotic rule (Santa Anna in 1836). As a Texan I will wear my Texas tie with pride today!

At my home, there is another reason to celebrate: 44 years ago my wife became an American citizen when her family was sworn in on Texas Independence Day, 1966. I thank God that they journeyed from Germany to Australia to Milwaukee to Texas; otherwise, Texan or not, I would find my life to be far, far less and have much less reason for celebration!