I came to Texas because my father took a new job as a Security Director for GTE which then was then located in San Angelo. I had spent my first year of college at the University of Kentucky where we had lived since the early 70s and followed my family to San Angelo. Imagine a madras-wearing preppy getting of of a turbo-prop and landing in Texas. “Hey look, it’s a rodeo clown-let’s kick his ass!” Texas was everything I hoped it would be-a place where independent and strong-willed people came to become the people they were meant to be. After a couple of bar fights I was fine. Since then I have grown to love Texas. Let’s be clear, far right or far left politics are beyond my comfort zone. I can’t see Jesus putting up with either. From my studies, Jesus wanted Israel and the world to be United in the betterment of the world-creating a planet where we relentlessly work to make sure everyone is represented and all of us have the power to create a productive life where we all can benefit and grow in the power of love and provide a path forward for our families and neighbors.
Thanks for the background information, T. Scott. I didn't know that. As a native Texan, I say, "Howdy. And welcome." Y'allogy is a politics free zone (unless it touches upon Texas history) and you know my theological position. My goal is to make this a fun, informative—sometimes quirky—space where all things Texas is celebrated, taking seriously what need to be taken seriously and taking what needs to be taken with a wink and nod (and a tongue-in-cheek) with, well, a little less seriousness. I appreciate the read and the engagement.
I came to Texas because my father took a new job as a Security Director for GTE which then was then located in San Angelo. I had spent my first year of college at the University of Kentucky where we had lived since the early 70s and followed my family to San Angelo. Imagine a madras-wearing preppy getting of of a turbo-prop and landing in Texas. “Hey look, it’s a rodeo clown-let’s kick his ass!” Texas was everything I hoped it would be-a place where independent and strong-willed people came to become the people they were meant to be. After a couple of bar fights I was fine. Since then I have grown to love Texas. Let’s be clear, far right or far left politics are beyond my comfort zone. I can’t see Jesus putting up with either. From my studies, Jesus wanted Israel and the world to be United in the betterment of the world-creating a planet where we relentlessly work to make sure everyone is represented and all of us have the power to create a productive life where we all can benefit and grow in the power of love and provide a path forward for our families and neighbors.
Thanks for the background information, T. Scott. I didn't know that. As a native Texan, I say, "Howdy. And welcome." Y'allogy is a politics free zone (unless it touches upon Texas history) and you know my theological position. My goal is to make this a fun, informative—sometimes quirky—space where all things Texas is celebrated, taking seriously what need to be taken seriously and taking what needs to be taken with a wink and nod (and a tongue-in-cheek) with, well, a little less seriousness. I appreciate the read and the engagement.