tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post5678380361629003965..comments2023-10-19T05:34:10.647-05:00Comments on Celia Yeary-Romance...and a little bit of Texas: The Yellow Rose of TexasAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-3593520035271049012009-06-13T13:13:37.841-05:002009-06-13T13:13:37.841-05:00there was also a show called the Yellow Rose of Te...there was also a show called the Yellow Rose of Texas with Sybil Sheppard and Sam. :-) But I didn't know about the 18 minute battle. Great entry and thanks for the warm welcome.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-7642355347546964512009-06-12T19:54:36.674-05:002009-06-12T19:54:36.674-05:00Celia, I'm late getting here but better late ....Celia, I'm late getting here but better late ..... I enjoyed the article. And yellow roses are my favorite flower. If I ever learn how to manage my web site, I may be tempted to follow your example and create a blog. You inspire me!<br />LindaLinda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-77730844907226751662009-06-12T14:37:35.524-05:002009-06-12T14:37:35.524-05:00Celia--I can relate. Most people thing Florida'...Celia--I can relate. Most people thing Florida's State tree is the Live Oak, but it's really the cabbage palmetto. Interesting article.Loretta C. Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13477553413309389196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-76999875356766024132009-06-12T10:59:23.732-05:002009-06-12T10:59:23.732-05:00Linda--I remember hot water cornbread, too. But my...Linda--I remember hot water cornbread, too. But my mother made cornbread like this recipe, except no cheese. Her's was dense and crusty and not very thick. Wonderful cornbread--just right with that big ol' pot of pinto beans with ham. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-56367559994257442132009-06-11T20:07:16.196-05:002009-06-11T20:07:16.196-05:00Great post, Celia. My grandmother loved yellow ros...Great post, Celia. My grandmother loved yellow roses and I do too, but of course I knew they aren't the state flower.<br /><br />Thank you for the recipe. My grandmother made hot water cornbread in a skillet. <br /><br />Linda<br />www.lindalaroque.comLinda LaRoquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16672522522233696282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-60291348385236110662009-06-11T19:19:47.581-05:002009-06-11T19:19:47.581-05:00Thank you, Maggie--you're a very supportive fr...Thank you, Maggie--you're a very supportive friend--I appreciate it. Now if I can figure out Goodreads and how to let them say I'm only 20 (you know 50's not right) I'd be happy. <br />I love cornbread, almost any kind, any form. It should be hot, though, with lots of butter. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-1219717872664002452009-06-11T18:36:22.203-05:002009-06-11T18:36:22.203-05:00mmmm cornbread. I'm in my not-quite-back-on-th...mmmm cornbread. I'm in my not-quite-back-on-the-diet phase and all bread glitters like Las Vegas lights. I can't recall the last time I had cornbread. I should fix some up soon. Love the new look of your blog. You are really moving along quite well in cyberspace.<br /><br />Hugs!Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-7158733084281280622009-06-11T15:52:22.914-05:002009-06-11T15:52:22.914-05:00Steph--exactly. I think during wars, songs were so...Steph--exactly. I think during wars, songs were sometimes used to relay secret messages. But this one--no one really knows how it began. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-85900386122641031082009-06-11T15:50:30.663-05:002009-06-11T15:50:30.663-05:00Thanks, Sandy. So glad you stopped. Most people do...Thanks, Sandy. So glad you stopped. Most people don't pay attention to any of these "state" symbols. they're meaningless, when you get right down to it. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-16568109798604232332009-06-11T15:18:01.819-05:002009-06-11T15:18:01.819-05:00Celia, great story. Amazing how that song can be m...Celia, great story. Amazing how that song can be misleading.Stephanie Burkhart https://www.blogger.com/profile/16952130018587727063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-19720364870803600952009-06-11T15:01:47.406-05:002009-06-11T15:01:47.406-05:00Interesting post, Celia.
I'm from the Sunfl...Interesting post, Celia. <br /><br />I'm from the Sunflower State, so I didn't know the state flower of Texas. I've lived in Missouri for over forty years and still don't know the flower for that state. lolSandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-26690167682902141642009-06-11T14:13:26.914-05:002009-06-11T14:13:26.914-05:00Hey- Francesca--Well, probably anyone would like c...Hey- Francesca--Well, probably anyone would like cheddar cheese cornbread. Be sure to provide lots of butter! I hope Your daughter(?) does well in the dressage competition. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-43255684884601349262009-06-11T14:11:22.858-05:002009-06-11T14:11:22.858-05:00Jane--that's so sweet--thank you. Low-fat diet...Jane--that's so sweet--thank you. Low-fat diet--do not eat cornbread--mainly becasue you need to slather it with sweet cream butter!And if you do visit, do not come in June, July, August, September, or October.Visit in March or April.<br />CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-21575055126634859662009-06-11T14:07:51.963-05:002009-06-11T14:07:51.963-05:00Hi Celia, you always have such interesting posts! ...Hi Celia, you always have such interesting posts! And I may just try your recipe tomorrow; I have to make something for the dressage competition at our stables this weekend, and this sounds like something riders might enjoy!<br />xx FrancescaFrancesca Prescotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08295915944350449468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-52320698323620510462009-06-11T13:22:36.622-05:002009-06-11T13:22:36.622-05:00Celia, that's fascinating. Interesting how th...Celia, that's fascinating. Interesting how those traditional songs change over the years depending on events. I always love your Texas photographs, you've introduced me to something I knew nothing about and now I think I would love to visit there one day. :) And as for the cornbread recipe with CHEESE in it, oh, my! Once I've off this darned low-fat diet, I will have to make this. It sounds WONDERFUL!<br /><br />nice to see you. :)<br /><br />Jane xJane Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07633011977001159724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-6871309076283889552009-06-11T13:08:06.202-05:002009-06-11T13:08:06.202-05:00And thank you, Chiron--now go make some cornbread!...And thank you, Chiron--now go make some cornbread! CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-29808533557573813052009-06-11T11:38:40.968-05:002009-06-11T11:38:40.968-05:00Hello Celia!
What an interesting bit of history! ...Hello Celia!<br /><br />What an interesting bit of history! I love hearing about the origins of songs, phrases and words. Fascinating!<br /><br />The recipe looks tasty too. *grin*<br /><br />Thanks for a wonderful post!<br /><br />Smiles,<br />Chiron O'Keefe<br />The Write Soul: www.chironokeefe.blogspot.comChironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03350218547511690377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-5916939008645810062009-06-11T10:46:44.236-05:002009-06-11T10:46:44.236-05:00Thanks, Donna--we don't run into each much any...Thanks, Donna--we don't run into each much anymore, do we? And good for you knowing about the bluebonnet.Glad you like my blog look. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-81470682577940659032009-06-11T10:44:50.567-05:002009-06-11T10:44:50.567-05:00Well, Mona, you're forgiven if you're not ...Well, Mona, you're forgiven if you're not a Texan, dear. and thanks for the compliment on my blog's new look. It sort of rejuvenates me to do something like this. thanks for stopping by--CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-8471045553703517852009-06-11T10:42:47.054-05:002009-06-11T10:42:47.054-05:00Diana--isn't that the truth? No self-respectin...Diana--isn't that the truth? No self-respecting Texan would not know the state flower. But what's the state mammal? Huh? This is harder. CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-42192521794746587432009-06-11T10:41:13.661-05:002009-06-11T10:41:13.661-05:00Cheryl--yeah, I have a recipe for cornbread that t...Cheryl--yeah, I have a recipe for cornbread that tastes almost like cake, too. But it's just not southern cornbread--yes, do add pepper--jalapenos would be best. That's what I do.<br />Jiffy Mix--I, too keep 2-3 boxes. I made one last night. The Jiffy company is in Ann Arbor, MI, where my kids live. They give tours to school children and they get a box of cornbread mix and a little paper chef's hat.And..Remember The Alamo! for sure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-1166036837228934222009-06-11T10:39:14.474-05:002009-06-11T10:39:14.474-05:00Hi Celia,
I have to admit, though I'm a north...Hi Celia,<br /><br />I have to admit, though I'm a northerner, I did actually know the bluebonnet was the Texas State Flower...because of research I did for Fated Hearts which is set in the wonderful state of Texas! lol<br /><br />I love your blog, hun. It looks great!<br /><br />~DonnaDonna Michaelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06432598670605984687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-66752495904325567112009-06-11T10:37:39.747-05:002009-06-11T10:37:39.747-05:00Teri--I'm a member of the Daughters of the Tex...Teri--I'm a member of the Daughters of the Texas Republic, and we sing the state song--haven't leanred it yet--and we say the Pledge to the Lone Star flag, and haven't leanred that yet, either! I'm a newbie there--three years--and they're going to kick my out if I don't leanr it! CeliaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-88825507273137039812009-06-11T10:08:06.403-05:002009-06-11T10:08:06.403-05:00I like your new look. Maybe I should rejuvenate my...I like your new look. Maybe I should rejuvenate my blog. I was one the ignorant non-Texans who thought the yellow rose was your state flower.Mona Riskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923883333893160794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8058304572077474516.post-58332003190001265282009-06-11T09:59:44.311-05:002009-06-11T09:59:44.311-05:00Heh. I would turn over my Texas club card if I did...Heh. I would turn over my Texas club card if I didn't know the state flower. ;) <br /><br />Good blog.Diana Castillejahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18120179642772790880noreply@blogger.com