Some Luck by Jane Smiley review of family saga
A detailed critique of Jane Smiley’s Some Luck 1920 to 1953 in The Last Hundred Years trilogy. The multi generational farm tale follows Walter Langdon Rosanna and five children through war marriage births and progress from horses to tractors. The narrator notes strong character portraits vivid farm life and enduring fortitude.
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Walter Langdon
Rosanna
Frankie
Jane Smiley
Police detain man after speeding stop dispute in Baytown
Baytown police report a suspect resisted arrest after a high speed stop on Park Street around 9 p.m. Thursday as he fled to Morrell Street and attempted to crash into a house. Officer sustained minor injuries during the struggle.
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Park Street
Morrell
Drive-by shooting reported near Deerwood Circle area
Police were alerted around 11 50 p m Thursday to shots fired near the 4900 block of Deerwood Circle. Officers found a vehicle in the 4900 block of Meadowood Circle damaged in an apparent drive by shooting.
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Dollar General Store
North Main Street
Deerwood Circle
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Woman Denied Baby Shower Faces Social Shame
In a Dear Abby column about family pressure, a 22 year old mother of an 8 year old resists attending her sister’s baby showers after being shamed for conceiving outside marriage. Abby says showers welcome new life, not judgment, and encourages supporting the sister while avoiding the critical circle. A separate note offers teen grooming tips, urging basic cleanliness and tidiness to convey self-respect.
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Abby
Delaware
Baytown Hosts Two Day Independence Fest July 3–4
Baytown Parks and Recreation kicks off a two day Independence Day celebration at Bicentennial Park beginning Sunday July 3 at 6 p.m. with KISS ALIKE and AMERICA, then Monday July 4 with JOHN DEL TORO RICHARDSON WHISKEY MYERS and THE JOSH AB BOTT BAND plus a fireworks extravaganza. Free admission, food booths, crafts, and family activities. street closures on July 4 for Market Street Lee Drive and Gentry Street.
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Baytown
Bicentennial Park
Market St
America
Josh Abbott
City of Baytown
Whiskey Myers
Eddie V. Gray
Robert E. Lee High School
Lee Col
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