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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.

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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Too Hot!  Too Late? – Part 1

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Climate Change is Coming to Your Neighborhood. In case you missed it, the effects of global climate change are becoming increasingly apparent. In Texas, we are mourning the loss of lives to the flooding in “Flood Alley.” Flooding and weather-related … Continue reading →

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Chump Change

Posted on July 7, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Our prayers go out to the many families devastated by the horrible flooding on the Comal River. The loss of life, especially children, is heart wrenching.. In response to this catastrophe, the NFL, the Houston Texans, and the Dallas Cowboys … Continue reading →

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The Ten Commandments

Posted on July 6, 2025 by Allen Mesch

With many state legislatures ordering the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, I thought it would be appropriate to review the Commandments and assess how the behavior of our society and the state lawmakers enacting the legislation would be … Continue reading →

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What is a GG?

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Allen Mesch

Yes, what exactly is a GG? Is it a Giant Giraffe? Is it a Grand Geyser? Maybe it’s a Glamorous Girl or a Goofy Guy? These and other questions about GG are answered in my first children’s book, What is … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 9

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Allen Mesch

This will be my last post on this topic. For many of you who have visited my site, this announcement may gather a “so what.” In the past 8 posts, I have tried to raise awareness of political issues in … Continue reading →

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