It's somewhat surprising. It's something quite remarkable really. It's even a little bit unbelievable. The thing that is surprising, remarkable, and unbelievable is the gritty and gutsy rebounding of the University of Michigan's football team after their 0-2 start.
Prospects were bleak for a winning season after that debacle in losing to lower tiered Appalachian State in their home opener and then the following week losing to a very talented Oregon Duck team that's fresh off a defeat of USC and is currently ranked #5. Yet weeks later, Michigan finds itself undefeated in the Big Ten Conference with more than meaningful games (re: important now) still yet to play against Michigan State, Wisconsin and the season finale at home against Ohio State.
Go figure. Big Blue still has a chance to make up for those two early season losses and even making it to a BCS bowl if they win out. It probably won't happen, but they're still in contention after all this. Go Big Blue!
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
The First Polish Texans
A few weeks back I made a trip home to South Texas to attend the funeral of a dear aunt, my dad's only sister, and along the way, we passed through many small towns including one that stuck in my mind. Although we didn't drive directly through this town, but the highway we used was a few short miles down the road from Panna Maria, Texas-- the first Polish settlement in the United States of America.
Several years after Texas became a state, a large group of Polish immigrants settled in an area that is now approximately 40 miles southeast of San Antonio off of State Highway 123. Many of the surrounding communities are made up of the descendents of the initial Polish settlers.
Believe or not, Panna Maria, Texas does indeed have its own website and one should visit it to brush up on its history. Better yet, if you find yourself in South Texas, take State Highway 123 south from San Marcos and you'll see signs pointing in Panna Maria's direction. You could also take US Highway 181 south from San Antonio towards Corpus Christi and you should come across highway signs prior to arriving in Karnes City pointing you towards Panna Maria.
Several years after Texas became a state, a large group of Polish immigrants settled in an area that is now approximately 40 miles southeast of San Antonio off of State Highway 123. Many of the surrounding communities are made up of the descendents of the initial Polish settlers.
Believe or not, Panna Maria, Texas does indeed have its own website and one should visit it to brush up on its history. Better yet, if you find yourself in South Texas, take State Highway 123 south from San Marcos and you'll see signs pointing in Panna Maria's direction. You could also take US Highway 181 south from San Antonio towards Corpus Christi and you should come across highway signs prior to arriving in Karnes City pointing you towards Panna Maria.
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