AUG-SEP 2017
Texas Star
Christian Magazine
Featuring… Stars of Texas Fall Our ‘Holiday’ Poem Moments to Remember Hand-n-Hand Fall Wedding Colors Fun ‘Holiday’ Fall Foods Explore Texas – Historic Places, TX Our Thanks - Friends…
~ A Cowboy Prayer ~ Please… pray for all of the people in storm stricken areas ALL across the USA and World…
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Dedicated to the Volunteers!
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Stars of Texas… Volunteers --- Storms!
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Feature FALL POAM
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Hand –n- Hand FALL --COLORS & TEXTURES!
by: Maggie Reed
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Moments to Remember 1962 Vacation in San Francisco, CA
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Fun Holiday FALL Foods Outdoor living, long walks, and hot coco!
Explore Texas… Historic Places and Spaces, around the State!
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Stars of Texas Featuring all the Volunteers in Storm Areas… By: Maggie Reed – August/Sept 2017
I don’t have to tell you how bad things have been the past 3 weeks in Texas. This state has been hit by major winds, tornados, hurricanes, flooding and our neighbors in Oklahoma and Old Mexico suffered with earthquakes! I know that we are a strong people, but sometimes that ‘grit’ is hard to keep going. I want to THANK the many volunteers that came from all parts of the United States to help the victims of these storms. People brought their own vehicles, boats, gasoline, and donated food, clothing, medical supplies and much more. They took time away from their families and jobs to serve the Texas Citizens. Our BIG COWBOY HAT of… to all of you! THANK YOU, and GOD BLESS !
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Poem “Fall Down” 8-16-2017 ~ TSCM AUG-SEP-OCT Issue ~
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~ Our Featured ~ “ Fall Down “ Original By: Maggie Reed
We jump up, then we fall
I look deeply at the leaves’
down, upon the scattered leafy
rippling lines;
ground;
And within them I find God’s
We laugh and we yell, we toss
love, that is so divine.
all our
treasures … newly He paints each leaf that tells
found.
… His reason. Bright colors and shapes tells a
He paints each leaf, that tells
story, quite old;
… His changing season.
About how long it took to turn
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orange, green, red and yellowgold. I pick up the ones that speaks to my mind. Many are here, but none the same kind.
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~ Our Featured Story ~ Inspirational Moments Our Vacation – 1962 California By: L. M. Wilson-Bryant ***
We were living in Eagle Mountain, CA, which was located in the desert of Southern California between Indio and Blythe. We decided to take a trip to San Francisco, simply because it was beautiful city on the Bay, and we had never seen it before. As we arrived near the city we immediately had crossed on a long bridge to get into the main part of the city. It was so exciting! It wasn’t too long when we saw our first red colored cable car that was hauling people up and down the hills to their destinations.
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Moments to Remember
The city was alive with people, it had many hills with all kinds of homes built close together on very steep streets. There were many steps to climb and cars speeding by us, weaving in and out of traffic. We went to one of the richest areas, called Nob Hill and slowly drove the winding downward brick-road. It was scary and so much fun.
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Moments to Remember
Then we went to Fisherman's Wharf on the Bay. There were a lot of shops selling their specialty items, and a variety of cafe's that was built out over the water, and there was certainly lots of different smells, especially fish and salt water. We could feel the sea breezes blowing on our faces and at the same time we could watch the seals sleeping and barking in the warm sunshine.
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Moments to Remember
After we parked our car and started walking we saw a clipper ship cruising by and pelicans sitting on the seawall. We were starting to get hungry and so we looked for a place to eat lunch, Paul thought any one of the places on the boardwalk would be just fine. But, I had some place special in mind, and I would say, "not yet�. So we just keep walking and I kept looking. He was getting a little annoyed, every time I said "not yet".
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Moments to Remember
There was so much to see, all this history, I remember what a beautiful, sunny day it was. We could see Alcatraz, the Golden Gate Park, China Town, and so much more! Of all these wonderful sights… although… I was determined to find my idol.
I had heard about this beautiful restaurant nestled near the
Wharf that was owned by …. HIM! I was told that it served real good Italian food, the best in the city, and a must see while in Frisco. Then I did see it. Yes, there it was and I knew that wouldn’t be in for any disappointment. I said, "Paul this is suppose to be very good Italian food. We can get a bite, not a full meal, just so I can say I've been there?” The outside sign read, “DiMaggio’s.” We climbed the stairs and was greeted by the mater’ de. He took us to a table near the large windows overlooking the blue water. All the staff was wearing black Tux's, and there were white linen table cloths, pretty soft lighting, gentle music playing, people whispering, and wine being served. The scene reminded me of a Ma & Pa Kettle movie, where those, “Country folk go to town; …That would be us” …we had come to town, just fresh off the desert! 2/14/117 ~ TSCM March Issue ~
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Moments to Remember
DiMaggio’s Italian Restaurant
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Moments to Remember I could look toward the back see a table with several men sitting and talking. I ask our waiter if this was Joe DiMaggio place? Joe was a world famous Yankee ball player. Of course I had to tell Paul about the game, because he didn't know. Well, it didn’t take long and when Paul finally, became interested in baseball he loved it. The waiter answered, “Yes, am. It's been in the family for 30 years and that's Mr. Joe sitting… facing us.” I ask him, "Would he please give us an autograph?” He took our names on a small pad, turned went to their table, the menu's were 18 inches tall, but when he returned had a smaller version of it.
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Moments to Remember In scripted with: "to Paul, Paula, Paulette and
Pam” (signed) Joe DiMaggio. Now, this was my hope, my ideal, my desire, my dream, of meeting a real baseball star... and getting his autograph... and here it was and… my name wasn't even on it! It stated... Paula! Instead of “LAURA”
Blah! I didn’t say a
word. It was such an honor just seeing him in person and eating in his restaurant. My daughter still has that menu. (1962-2017).
Joe turned, nodded his head, smiled, raised his hand toward us to acknowledge us, and we all returned the kind gesture. Thank you Joe DiMaggio!
Image courtesy of:JoeDimaggio.com & Wiki.com www.keymancollectibles.com/autographs/joedimaggioauto.htm
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Fun “Holiday” FALL Foods
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Fun “Holiday” FALL Foods By: Maggie Reed Photos courtesy of: Pixabay.com
What do you think of when someone says… “Fall”? Well, I think o f leaves turning many colors, the air smelling clean and cool, the stars seem closer to the earth, and I feel closer to God’s creations. Fall is a short period between a hot-humid
summer
and
a
freezing-icy winter. It is that time that gives you a chance to collect your thoughts while sipping a hot cup of tea or coco… I love Fall, probably more than Spring!
It’s a toss-up between
the two. Another thing about Fall is the many choices of foods!
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Fun “Holiday” FALL Foods
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”EXPLORE TEXAS” FALL is a great time of the year to travel to these destinations... Let us know about your trip, under our websites’ contact us page... We would love to hear about your travel experiences and adventures!
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Historical Commission --- Sites
By: Sabrina Greene, Journalist
•TEXAS STAR wishes to
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Ceremonial
THANK the TEXAS HISTORICAL COMMISSION for offering a list of HISTORIC SITES FOR
architecture,
curating, interpretation, and marketing.
explore,
and
grand
Victorian
Masions over,
to and
breath-taking Countryside that goes on for miles and
historic properties throughout
archeology,
Mounds…to
OOOH-AAAH
your exploring pleasure! •The THC oversees over 22 the state of Texas (see Map). •It staff has expertise in
There are Native American
miles. •
We hope that you will take some time this FALL season and visit one or all of these amazing
historical
landmarks.
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FEAUTURED SITES in the State
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Wedding ~~ Hand –n- Hand By: Rachel Stockton
Your Wedding Tip of the Month FALL WEDDINGS ARE THE GREATEST ! Planning a Fall Wedding? Well, you’ve selected the best time of the year! The weather, for the most part, should be picture perfect for an outdoors event! Your colors can be VIBRANT or SOFT. The venues offer a variety of texture, pattern, and several themes at your beckon call. Let’s look at the colors of FALL: ----------------------------------------------------------------------
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Hand –n- Hand FLOWERS --- BOUQUETS
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Hand –n- Hand OUT DOOR SPACES & PLACES
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Hand –n- Hand
Texas Style Receptions --- Dining Delights
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Have a big slice of Pumpkin Pie and a delicious cup of Herbal Tea! Happy “FALL” Days
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