Tag Archives: Texas

Texas Update

Posted on February 12, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

I have now completed the chats here at Texas State University. Probably one of the most interesting and wonderful experiences of my life. It might even be lifechanging.  To give a flavour of the Discussion, you need to know that it … Continue reading →

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Hi From The Lone Star State

Posted on February 7, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Howdy…just an update on how I am doing here. Its now 6am Texas time (noon Irish time) on Thursday. I arrived here on Monday evening. The real work starts today. Monday evening was just about settling in. Tusday was out … Continue reading →

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Box Car Willie And Johnny Cash

Posted on February 5, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Pure Americana. A train whistle sounds and a freight train goes past this house. I love it! As the great Box Car Willie put it “I love the Sound of a whistle”. Everytime I hear it, I think Johnny Cash … Continue reading →

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Oh My God! They Moved Ellis Island

Posted on February 5, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Texas…5.15am….11.15am there. Heard its snowing there. I arrived here 6pm in temps of 74 degrees. Not sure of threats Fahrenheit or Centigrade….as the number is strange to me. The most noticeable thing was just how BROWN the grass is. I … Continue reading →

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Howdy Texans

Posted on January 22, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

Just two weeks to Texas. And an opportune time to welcome some Texan folks who have been given a link or about to be given a link to this Blog. It might be helpful if I set out some explanatory … Continue reading →

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Texas Preview

Posted on January 9, 2013 by fitzjameshorse

It is now less than a month until I fly off to the United States …more precisely the liberal part of Texas. Just to recap on what I will be doing. Well for several years I have been contributing off … Continue reading →

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