By AMAN BATHEJA Star-Telegram Staff Writer NEW BRAUNFELS -- He died two days ago, but in a bizarre twist of fate, the Rev. Jerry Falwell provided a final bit of heavenly solace to the friends and family of fallen soldier Anthony Bradshaw on Wednesday.Many in New Braunfels had braced for a protest at Bradshaw's funeral by members of Westboro Baptist Church. The Topeka, Kan., church has drawn widespread scorn for staging anti-homosexuality demonstrations at fallen soldiers' funerals.The group's … [Read more...] about Protesters skip soldier’s funeral for Falwell’s
Archives for May 18, 2007
That’s Progress, baby!
The sound of progress is deafening. Construction resumes. Heavy equipment and two days of early morning jackhammer. Dirtsister gets a little edgy. So we stroll. Here's a visual of our morning troll through the garden.... Looking out the window, any window: As Memorial Day looms, we'll honor the memory of the student who died about this time time a couple of years ago. After school, barely off the parking lot. Tragedy. Name this plant. Growing wild near a creek. I'd like to know. … [Read more...] about That’s Progress, baby!