Monthly Archives: February 2026

Slavery Ends in U.S., but Inequality Continues

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Allen Mesch

There is an interesting video making the rounds on the Internet. In the video a Black man explains how slavery has been with us for centuries. The enslaved people included all ethnicities, colors, and nationalities. Some people cite the Bible … Continue reading →

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New Artistic Memberships

Posted on February 16, 2026 by Allen Mesch

I am pleased to announce that I have been accepted for membership in two North Texas artistic organizations. I am now a member of the Writers Guild of Texas and the Plano Art Association. The Writers Guild of Texas is … Continue reading →

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There Are Monsters Among Us

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Allen Mesch

“But these weren’t the kind of monsters that had tentacles and rotting skin, the kind a seven-year-old might be able to wrap his mind around–they were monsters with human faces, in crisp uniforms, marching in lockstep, so banal you don’t … Continue reading →

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