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About Allen Mesch

Allen is an author, educator, and historian. He has written nine books: The Analyst; Teacher of Civil War Generals; Your Affectionate Father, Charles F. Smith; Charles A. Marvin - "One Year. Six Months, and Eleven Days", Preparing for Disunion, Ebenezer Allen - Statesman, Entrepreneur, and Spy, The Forgotten Texas Statesman, The Third Rebellion, and The Traitor. He taught classes on the American Civil War at Collin College. He has visited more than 130 Civil War sites and given presentations at Civil War Roundtables.

Season’s Greetings

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Allen Mesch

I hope this holiday season is full of joy for you and your family and friends. Best wishes for a happy and healthy new year. Allen Mesch

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Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) – La Catrina

Posted on December 11, 2025 by Allen Mesch

History of La Catrina La Catrina is a universal character associated with Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos), in Mexico and around the world. La Calavera Catrina (“The Dapper [female] Skull”) first appeared around 1910-1912 as a zinc etching … Continue reading →

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Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) – Altars

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Allen Mesch

The Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is a holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. The multi-day holiday involves family and … Continue reading →

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The Plano Arts & Crafts Expo

Posted on October 6, 2025 by Allen Mesch

I hope you will attend this event that showcases our talented local artists. I will be selling some of the art featured in my Art Gallery. I hope those of you in the North Texas area can stop by.

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The Siege of the Pueblo Taos

Posted on September 27, 2025 by Allen Mesch

The Taos Pueblo, an 1893 illustration(Wikipedia) The siege of Pueblo de Taos was the final battle during the main phase of the Taos Revolt, an insurrection against the United States during the Mexican–American War. It was also the final major … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts Are My Own

Posted on September 23, 2025 by Allen Mesch

My thoughts are my own. My thoughts are not dictated to me by a central authority. My knowledge is my own. I will not let a central authority pervert history and science. I recognize the sins of past and current … Continue reading →

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Call Me an Artist? Maybe an Art Student

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Allen Mesch

I thought I might underwhelm your senses with some of my recent projects. In early 2023, I started drawing using pencils and watercolors. In 2025, I took an oil painting class. As an art student, I thought it would be … Continue reading →

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Troubles in the Plano Independent School District

Posted on September 4, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Anti-Semitism in Plano Independent School District Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Plano Independent School District (“PISD”) for permitting and facilitating antisemitic behavior. Reports have indicated that students in PISD have been subjected to biased materials that … Continue reading →

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Too Hot! Too Late? – Part 3

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Is Science Evil Science has greatly influenced humanity. This influence has led some to believe that science holds all the answers. This belief conflicts with religion, which holds that the secrets of the Universe are closely kept by God. In … Continue reading →

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Too Hot!  Too Late? – Part 2

Posted on August 4, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Climate Change Chemistry Long before the recent events, I understood the science behind global climate change. We are creating a manmade disaster by continuing to burn fossil fuels. Call it the dinosaurs’ revenge, even though fossil fuels trace their origin … Continue reading →

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