A Day in the Life of

Today Barry and I were a part of the unveiling of a Texas Historical Marker. A year or so ago we went to the University of Houston-Clear Lake to hear an author speak about his book concerning a civil war battle in Galveston. Today the local paper reported a ceremony at the gravesite of Lt. Comdr. Edward Lea was to take place today in Galveston. The author was to be there to tell the story of Edward and Albert Lea, son and father on opposing sides of a civil war battle. The son, Edward, was aboard the union ship that was the center of the battle. He was mortally wounded. Before he died, his father, Albert was allowed to board the ship (the confederates had won at this point). They exchanged loving words. Edward was buried with both union and confederate soldiers in attendance and his father spoke at the funeral. His words were read today amongst costumed sons of union and confederate soldiers holding musket guns and flags. The union soldier representatives gave a 21 gun salute and the historical marker was unveiled. Dignitaries including Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson were in attendance. I enjoyed walking between the soldiers before the event started. I felt the power of the uniform. :) I also enjoyed talking with two older ladies who sat in front and behind of me. The one in front had an unexpected nose bleed and the one behind me provided the Kleenex for her. I was the middle-man.

Barry and I went to eat at the Shrimp and Stuff place. We each ate a shrimp Po-Boy. On our way out we ran into Lee Blanton as he and his mom and dad were walking in. We greeted one another and he suggested we drive by his brother's house where they were working. We did as he suggested and found it to be a huge historical home with a lot of work to be done.

We then visited the Rosenberg library which turned out to be something to see. A museum resides on the second floor showcasing art work and photography of Galveston during the 19th century. The building itself was my favorite thing to see with its large wood doors and windows, round wood tables, unique reading rooms, and fantastic wood curving staircases.

It was a very nice day.