I grew up in Texas. I had to. My parents moved there from Rhode Island when I was six. In other years I have posted about March 2nd being Texas Independence Day (from Mexico in 1836) and about March 6th being the anniversary of the battle at the Alamo in San Antonio where nearly 200 people were slaughtered, including such heroes as Davy Crockett, Jim Bowie, and William B. Travis.
This year it never crossed my mind until today. I must be slipping. Senility must be rearing its ugly head. Already I am drooling occasionally.
I do apologize to lovers of bluebonnets everywhere.
Maybe Texas should declare independence!
ReplyDeleteTexas was an independent republic from 1836 until 1845. It was recognized by Great Britain and France. In 1845 it was annexed into the United States without ever having undergone “territory” status. As part of the annexation agreement, Texas can split into as many as five states any time it decides to. No other state has that right. Did you see where a delegation from the Canadian provinces of Alberta is asking that Alberta become the 51st state? Curiouser and curiouser. Thank you, Janice.
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ReplyDeleteForgiven.
After having been a non-resident of Texas for much longer than you were a resident, I think your forgetting Texan Independance Day is probably forgivable :)
ReplyDeleteI certainly hope so. You are a kind soul. Thank you, kylie.
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