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Moving Bluebonnets

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

One of the most distinctive symbols of Texas, besides the Lone Star flag, is Lupinus texensis, the bluebonnet. Our state flower thrives in poor, rocky soil and tolerates drought pretty well, which probably explains why it is the state flower … Continue reading →

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A Goose by Any Other Name

Posted on October 15, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

When I am out bicycling, I always pay attention to the animals I see, for two reasons. First, I have always loved animals. I enjoy watching and admiring them all, from “Scooter,” the driveway lizard (yes, I name random critters; … Continue reading →

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Zeal Without Knowledge

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

Last week I mentioned how adorable our dogs can be, whenever they are not doing something that is disgusting beyond belief. Sort of like very young children. And so one night, when the back yard erupted into frantic barking in … Continue reading →

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Frozen In Time

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

We call it The Great Missouri Road Trip, and it happened last fall. My mom, my sister and I spent almost a week visiting old family places in Missouri: my mom’s girlhood homes, old cemeteries, the tiny bank building where … Continue reading →

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… People Too

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

by Janice C. Johnson This nonfiction piece earned a place in the 2007 literary journal of UTA’s “Sigma Tau Delta” (English honor society) chapter. One is a sweet, gentle blonde, the other a spunky and affectionate redhead. My husband Brent … Continue reading →

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“Competitive”

Posted on October 6, 2010 by Jan C. Johnson

In my ongoing quest to be right (to have the right answers, the right actions and the right attitude), I ran across yet another foible in my character. To me, the idea of being “competitive” smacks of pride or even … Continue reading →

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