bluetexasvalley

I am a 60-plus widow, retired after almost 40 years in the newspaper business. My love of politics was learned, first, from my father, a small-town Justice of the Peace for 18 years, then, my husband, a national award-winning reporter and White House Press Corps member for the Houston Post. I met and married him when he came to South Texas, having bought several small papers.
Like most Deep South Texas residents, I am a lifelong Democrat, but that is not etched in stone; I am open to other parties' candidates if I deem them better qualified.
15 Minutes of Fame: First woman elected to my city council.
I joined Propeller to learn more -- about everything. My life's motto is: A day without learning something new is a wasted day.
"When I gave food to the poor, they called me a saint. When I asked why the poor were hungry, they called me a communist." -- Dom Helder Camara
"Blessed are they who run around in circles, for they shall be known as wheels." --Author Unknown

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Mdiar1 week, 3 days ago

Hi, Blue!

How have you been?

On my end of things its been rather busy. I've just moved and am still in school. I've been doing my best to follow politics with sites such as Political Wire and just the news but I do miss much of the Propeller community. I hope to participate more in the coming weeks; in fact, I am considering a submission for just tonight or tomorrow. You will be among the first I send it to if I do, promise!
mpchekuri2 months, 1 week ago

blue is beautiful
Kuznets3 months ago

Barney Frank Confronts Woman At Town Hall Comparing Obama To Hitler - I think this is funny article, thank u for sharing it.
cowboygrandpa4 months, 2 weeks ago

btv:

I got a kick out of the avatar. LOL

Almost looked like my son in law, till I saw it was Rush. Hahahahahaaaaa

Glad to be back and talkin' with my friends.

Keep up all the good work.

God Bless you and yours. :~)
jaern4 months, 3 weeks ago

BTV- I love the new picture. Prince Limbaugh or Rush the Rapper? ;-)
your propeller pal,
jae
altnrg4 months, 3 weeks ago

Congrats for your avatar, it took you a while but you've made it ;-)
BronxBomber4 months, 3 weeks ago

LMAO! Now that's a real funny avatar!

Hi BTV!

How yah doin' doll?

:oD
sandyseabarm6 months, 4 weeks ago

Always read your articles bluetexas, very interesting. I am also a fan of classical music, helps me relax in the evening!

Sandy
loopbiz9 months, 1 week ago

Hi bluetexasvalley. great job on spotting that.
I hope you are still learning something every day, it is never-ending, but you must be something of an expert by now. When you were 9, you were 3 times my age. at 12, you were only twice my age I'm getting close to overtaking you now.

Best Wishes.
machines9 months, 1 week ago

You have a interesting life bluetexasvalley and your articles are successful stories. I'm adding you as a friend. Good luck.
Tcaros9 months, 2 weeks ago

Regarding Sarah Palin returning the clothes ($250,000 worth.) She didn't return all the clothes. There's a recent news article.

it doesn't surprise me that she's a theif along with trying to fire someone who mistakenly married her sister.

Anyways, I've seen this type of "half truth" telilng before. It seems predominant in vast lawless places such as Texas and Alaska. Good down home folks who lie like rugs.

Have a nice day. :)
Sageparadox9 months, 2 weeks ago

Thanks. I appreciate the support.
Stay well too, and have fun.
kenekaplan10 months, 2 weeks ago

I really like your profile. I have huge respect and admiration for print journalists. I really hope it evolves into the digital age and attract new students. I studied journalism and am a big fan of storytelling -- audio, video and print. Stories have the power to connect us all.

BilllieMaxer's line "it's what you learn after you know it all that counts" is priceless.

Best wishes!
myfriendp1 year ago

Barbara Jordan, Ann Richards are the great people, and they are my idols too...thank you for your spending time on Propeller....
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Polywood1 year, 2 months ago

I've always been a big fan of Dom Helder Camara & Mother Teresa. Love your comments on articles throughout Propeller. Another quote to share.

"The success of love is in the loving - it is not in the result of loving. Of course it is natural in love to want the best for the other person, but whether it turns out that way or not does not determine the value of what we have done."
Mother Teresa

Leslie
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pcknowledge1 year, 2 months ago

You have a very interesting profile. Nice to have you as a friend!:)
Beau78901 year, 3 months ago

That's a great quote in your profile, btv! I don't remember seeing it before.
Beeboppin711 year, 4 months ago

Hi BTV! There is one positive about this site, it forces you to go to the profiles of your friends. I've never read your profile before this morning, I am duly impressed. You've had an amazing life. I love Propeller for affording me the opportunity to learn so much about so many fantastic people. I never dreamed there would be so many fascinating people in one place.
((((BTV))))
BillieMaxer1 year, 4 months ago

An old saying that I told kids when I coached was... "Its what you learn after you know it all that counts"......I guess you are never too old for that one