"From good people you learn good, but if you mingle with the bad you'll destroy such soul as you had." - Musonius Rufus, Quoting Theognis of Megara, Lectures, 11.53.21-22 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

The official flag of The Republic of Texas was adopted on January 25, 1839. The colors chosen for the Texas flag were red for courage, blue for loyalty, and white for purity and liberty, the same as the United States flag. “While Dr. Charles B. Stewart is credited with drawing an early image of the Lone Star Flag, no one knows who actually designed Texas’ flag. His drawing was used when legislation adopting the flag was enacted, but the flag’s designer remains a mystery.” “5 Interesting Texas … [Read more...] about Texas History – Who Designed the Texas State Flag?

Jane Austen (1775-1817) - Novelist Jane Austen was an English author whose works of literature earned her a place as one of the most widely known writers in English literature. Her realism, biting irony and social commentary, as well as acclaimed plots, have gained her historical importance among scholars and critics. "Austen lived her entire life as part of a close-knit family located on the lower fringes of the English landed gentry." Due to social stigmas against educating women, she was … [Read more...] about Famous Estates – Legacy Champ or Chump? Jane Austen

"If a person gave away your body to some passerby, you'd be furious. Yet you hand over your mind to anyone who comes along, so they must abuse you, leaving it disturbed and troubled - have you no shame in that?" - Epictetus, Enchiridion, 28 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

Do you know when Texas officially became a part of the United States of America? Texas faced many challenges such as being ruled over by Spain, France and Mexico. But Texas finally won its independence in April of 1836. They became the Republic of Texas, but this republic did not last long. “Texas, situated in the south central United States, became the twenty-eighth state in the Union on December 29, 1845.” Texas joined the United States of America and has been a part ever since. Stephens, … [Read more...] about Texas History – When did Texas become a part of the United State?

"So, concerning the things we pursue, and for which we vigorously exert ourselves, we owed this consideration - either there is nothing useful in them, or most aren't useful. Some of them are superfluous, while others aren't worth that much. But we don't discern this and see them as free, when they cost us dearly." - Seneca, Moral Letters, 42.6 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day

The United States has eight major physiographic regions, these are the Laurentian Upland, the Pacific Mountain System, the Intermontane Plateaus, the Rocky Mountain System, the US Interior Highlands, the Interior Plains, the Appalachian Highlands, and the Atlantic Plain. “Of the eight major physiographic regions in the United States, five are found in Texas. This shows the diversity of Texas, that it can be dry, hot, and flat one place while it is cool, green and have rolling hills in another … [Read more...] about Texas History – Physiographic Regions

"These things don't go together. You must be a unified human being, either good or bad. You must diligently work either on your own reasoning or on things out of your control - take great care with the inside and not what's outside, which is to say, stand with the philosopher, or else with the mob!" -Epictetus, Discourses, 3.15.13 … [Read more...] about Thought of the Day