Road trip with three kids tests patience and bonds
Eleska Aubespin recalls a nine hour Baytown to Joliet Chicago and Louisville car journey with three daughters. She notes constant entertainment needs and the challenge of sharing attention, while highlighting family reunions Beale Street and a Beale Street fireworks show. She reflects on return home, planning future trips and plane reservations.
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Tenn
Baytown
Chicago
Lake Michigan
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Beale Street
Lake Charles
Texas
Eleska Aubespin
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Baytown memories as city evolves with new streets and sights
Wanda Orton reflects on how Baytown and Houston have transformed since her youth. Old landmarks like Humble Oil properties, Baytown Elementary and junior high, and classic theaters vanished, replaced by new developments, hospitals, libraries, colleges, and the Fred Hartman Bridge. She notes the changing skyline and road networks, urging appreciation of present growth while cherishing memories.
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Miss Daisy
San Antonio
Heights
Baytown
Old Baytown
Humble Oiler
Exxon- Mobil
Humble Oil & Refining Co
Minnesota
Market
Bayway
San Jacinto
Kentucky Street
The
Bay
Arcadia
Palace
Texan and Brunson
Goose Creek
Alamo
Pelly
Decker
Cedars
San Jacinto Methodist Hospital
Sterling Municipal
Lee College
Fred Hartman
Today in History and Birthdays Highlight 2013 Portrait
On this day in history 1821 Florida was ceded by Spain to the United States while Wyoming joined as the 44th state in 1890. The Battle of Britain began in 1940 and Telstar launched in 1962. Notable birthdays include Tesla Proust Munro and Arthur Ashe. The Special Olympics were born in 1921.
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Florida
Spain
Wyoming
Britain
Alice Munro
Arthur Ashe
Arlo Guthrie
Urban Meyer
Adrian Grenier
Jessica Simpson
Eunice Kennedy Shriver
U.S
China
Pasadena
Calif
Marcel Proust
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Daddy
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Nikola Tesla
Carl Orff
David Brinkley
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