Twenty-five years ago today, something very special happened in the Ashleyverse. On July 3, 1984, I became a big sister, when my "baby" brother-- Austin Bailey Waggoner-- was born at Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Today, he works on oil rigs in Pennsylvania. He's in town today, and we're celebrating with a big ole Texas-style steak dinner this evening. (My mom still bakes him a Texas chocolate sheetcake, complete with little cowboy and Indian figurines, every year!) Happy birthday, Hoss. We're proud of you, and we love you!
Speaking of Pennsylvania, the first week of July also marks the anniversary of two decisive Civil War battles-- Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and Vicksburg, Mississippi. Accordingly, I've written an apropos Suite101 article. As always, I'll supply y'all with the critical info.
Title:"Vicksburg and Gettysburg: Two Civil War Battles That Ensured Union Victory in July, 1863"
Teaser: During the first half of the Civil War, things went badly for the Union Army. In July, 1863, however, two important battles would turn the tide in the North's favor...
Link: http://www.suite101.com/writer_articles.cfm/obamagirl08
No comments:
Post a Comment