Bartow Houston, Author at Washington Daily News

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Write Again . . . Those cherished memories

Memories. We all have them, don’t we? Some we thought we’d forgotten. Some we regret. Some we will probably cherish forever. That said, please let ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Thursday, July 11, 2024 4:22 pm

Columns

Write Again . . . The Masters of zingers

If you have a couple of minutes, see what you think of some clever wit. George B. Shaw to Winston Churchill – Cannot possibly attend ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, July 3, 2024 4:08 pm

Columns

Write Again… A proverbial silver lining

“Up in the morning’, out on the job, work like the devil for my pay. While that lucky old sun, has nothin’ to do, but ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 2:31 pm

Columns

Write Again…A bit about who we are

TRULY UPSET-They said she was very, very concerned. That she was agitated, demanded an explanation. And no, it was not a call to vent and ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, June 19, 2024 4:13 pm

Columns

Write Again…How truly special it was

Would that my word skills were adequate to convey how very special the June 9 event held at the Turnage Theater was. Alas, they are ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 4:55 pm

Columns

Write Again…A history of Washington

“Pride in the Past. Faith in the Future.” Now, that was a slogan adopted for the 1976 Bicentennial observances in Washington. A bit more about ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, June 5, 2024 4:23 pm

Columns

Write Again…Among the saddest words

“PROLOGUE – Twenty seven acres of headstones fill the American military cemetery at Carthage, Tunisia. “There are no obelisks, no tombs, no ostentatious monuments, just ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 1:59 pm

Columns

Write Again…We remember Sadie Hawkins

There are those of us, it would seem, who carry a sizable satchel of myriad memories. Maybe that applies to many of us; maybe not. ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Thursday, May 23, 2024 12:39 pm

Columns

Write Again…Unsolicited information

Peanut butter. That’s right, peanut butter. Now, what could be more American than peanut butter? You tell me. Then when you add jelly, why you’ve ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, May 15, 2024 2:27 pm

Columns

Write Again…With courage and grace

Thanks to each of you who are joining me here today. Much appreciated. My almost life-long good friend, the Reverend Charles M. (Charlie Mike) Smith ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, May 8, 2024 4:41 pm

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