Alexandria, ancient center of learning

Wesley H. Cowley | July 26, 2007

An interesting note on the discovery of a hidden settlement below the site of ancient and modern day Alexandria. One of the great tragedies of history is the destruction of the library at Alexandria, and the resulting loss of knowledge. Hidden City Found Beneath Alexandria

Lady Bird Johnson

Wesley H. Cowley | July 11, 2007

Lady Bird Johnson died today, July 11, 2007. Probably most people didn’t know she was alive, if they even thought about it, which they probably didn’t. She was a proud lady who loved her home state, and stood by her philandering, probably criminal husband. She was a founder of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center [...]

geni.com

Wesley H. Cowley | July 8, 2007

An interesting, free genealogy site. Build your tree online and let others see it. Others will see the names you post by searching, and if your tree is public, will be able to view your tree. Claims to be a way for trees to link up. Check it out.

The Testament of Gideon Mack

Wesley H. Cowley | July 8, 2007

A very good read about a Scottish minister who is an atheist, and his slow decline into insanity. Very well written. The Testament of Gideon Mack by James Robertson