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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.

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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We Are Better Than This – Part 8

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Allen Mesch

In my latest political post, I have a couple of thoughts concerning the role of political parties and the impact of White House actions on Americans. Is it Time for New Political Parties? The political party representing conservatives seems to … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 7

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Allen Mesch

What’s going on in Washington? The tariffs are on, then they’re off, then they’re on again, then they’re off—high tariffs on China, except for electronics. Who are the president’s economic advisors? Is it Larry, Moe, Curly, or all three? Government … Continue reading →

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We Are Better Than This – Part 6

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Allen Mesch

We are better than this, or are we? What’s happening in Texas is disturbing. Perhaps “disturbing” is too mild a word. Maybe frightening would be better. Here are several examples of what’s wrong in the Lone Star State: Please consider … Continue reading →

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The Traitor

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Allen Mesch

The Traitor begins after Dr. Russell Conrad returns from the Middle East to Dallas. The Traitor is the sequel to The Analyst. His actions at the conference raise concerns. President Omar Sanjar’s National Security Council members questioned Conrad’s communications with … Continue reading →

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