Folly of youth or rich imagination from a Baytown memory
Bert Marshall recalls childhood play across Michigan Ohio Utah and Georgia with imaginations that rivaled TV adventures. He describes cornfield battles fights on city streets Wiffle ball and DIY fun, funded by bottle recycling and lawn mowing, reflecting on postwar youth and later adulthood.
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Ohio
South
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Bowie
Ogden
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Fritz
Jim Finley
Jimbo
Today in History highlights for Charleston and Washington
The entry notes James Oglethorpe and 120 colonists arriving in Charleston, then en route to Georgia in 1733. It also marks 1794 when Washington approved adding two stars and two stripes to the flag, Vermont and Kentucky joining the Union, and 1941 when Puerto Rico citizens gained U S birthright status. A Powerball jackpot total is cited from the prior year. Thought features Leo Buscaglia quote on worry.
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Georgia
George Washington
Vermont
Kentucky
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Leo Buscaglia
In defense of teacher accountability letter response
A Baytown reader defends teachers against sole blame for school accountability. He credits districts and administrators, cites apathy and large classes as daily obstacles, and urges holding students and parents accountable alongside teachers. The writer praises some students and calls for consistent accountability across all stakeholders.
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Dolecki
Stu
Galveston Ramble Through Winter Isle Memories
Lanny Griffith recounts a winter visit to Galveston East End sharing childhood drives via the Baytown Tunnel to La Porte and Kemah Draw Bridge. He recalls salt air from the seawall, Gaido’s seafood craving, and a CNN crew noting a giant crab after Ike. He closes with memories of Driftwood, Guide’s dining, and local pride.
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