Category Archives: social interest

Brushed by Fame

Posted on September 23, 2024 by AnnElise

Who doesn’t like to take pictures with famous people? This is a selfie-world. We would like some fame to rub off on us. Here is what has rubbed off on the Makin clan. Continue reading →

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Bandana Book II–Who’s Who in the Talent Pool

Posted on June 14, 2024 by AnnElise

The Bandana Book II was well received at the launch party. Thirty guests with international backgrounds celebrated the UNUSUAL ENCOUNTERS in the newest Bandana edition. With 24 delightful stories, the new Bandana Book is bigger and better than the first. … Continue reading →

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When the Water Runs No More

Posted on April 18, 2024 by AnnElise

Environmental Day at the Capitol earlier this year, struck my memory chord like a gong chiming in my head. Activists from all corners had gathered on the Arizona Capitol grounds in Phoenix to lobby for water protection measures and have … Continue reading →

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Kreuzfeuer in Texas—A New Western

Posted on March 27, 2024 by AnnElise

Kreuzfeuer in Texas (Crossfire in Texas), a Western, is based on a true story. It happened during the Civil War (1861-1865) in Fredericksburg, Texas, Gillespie County. The German settlers, who had arrived 15 years earlier with the German Adelsverein emigration … Continue reading →

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Bandana, the Spark Tank of Ideas

Posted on February 29, 2024 by AnnElise

What sparks an idea? I used to think that inspirations would strike me with thunder and lightning. But, no, sparks can be quite slow at times. Think about the ketchup bottle. It’s been around for a hundred years, but only … Continue reading →

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