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

Hobbies / Interests

I am a voracious reader, love gardening and embroidering, and am also a big movie buff, since that was my father's business. Love classical and country music. My first love was James Dean, followed by Elvis Presley. As an adult, my idols have been Barbara Jordan, Ann Richards and Molly Ivins. And, of course, I spend hours and hours on Propeller

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  smart1102 hours, 44 minutes ago

  Great and interesting Submission Mr Blue.
  Thanks for Sharing. Can I be Your friend?
  admin [at] http://www.worldinterestingfacts.com

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  Mdiar3 days, 5 hours 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!

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  mpchekuri2 months, 1 week ago

  blue is beautiful

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  Kuznets2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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  cowboygrandpa4 months, 1 week 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. :~)

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  jaern4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

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  altnrg4 months, 2 weeks ago

  Congrats for your avatar, it took you a while but you've made it ;-)

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  BronxBomber4 months, 2 weeks ago

  LMAO! Now that's a real funny avatar!
  
  Hi BTV!
  
  How yah doin' doll?
  
  :oD

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  sandyseabarm6 months, 3 weeks ago

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

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  loopbiz9 months 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.