Mutterings and Musings
José Efraín was my dear Mom’s uncle, my dear Grandpa Francisco’s brother. A World War II Veteran, a modest, quiet man, Who spoke a little about being in Iwo Jima and the war, But never discussed much more, I found out later, many medals he wore. José was a sharpshooter in the famous 147th “Lost… Continue reading José Efraín Elizondo
He overcame a disability as a young sprout, Never letting polio get in his way. That he was the strong-willed one, there was no doubt. The third of four sons complete, When we all lived in a little house on 38th Street. Overcoming a disability and adversity at an early age Probably laid the cornerstone… Continue reading My Brother Bill’s Life
Knowing my Mom is in the winter of her life, saddens me. However She and Dad had prepared us all for this moment. For they raised us to not only enjoy the good times, But to prepare for the tough times up the road. I see her holding on to life in bits and pieces,… Continue reading In My Mother’s Shadow
I am posting the following story composed by my Nephew, Edward Collazo. For those of you who don’t know him, he is my beloved nephew, who works as a Deputy Sheriff, I believe in Kendall County. Well, he composed the following take on the famous story, according to a Deputy officer in his squad. Hope… Continue reading Was The Night Before Christmas – by Edward Collazo
In honor of Veteran’s Day, 2022, I am posting some proud Collazo & Elizondo family history. Gerardo and Manuelita Collazo had ten sons and one daughter, and the family all lived in Laredo, Texas. Our extended family around the world is derived from this family. Now, during World War II, they had 3 sons serving… Continue reading My Collazo Family Military Legacy
There once lived a cat named Jack Diamond. He adopted Sonia & Jess, You’d never guess, The cat they thought was wild, Was really like a child. Now Jack was attacked and was almost dead. But Jack pulled through, and lived; The cat with nine lives with only one left. For the wild cat was… Continue reading The Legend of Jack Diamond the Cat
Born in Laredo but moved when my brother got sick. Then my Dad, Mom, Grandma and four brothers lived in Loma Park in San Antonio. We spent our summers all day having fun and playing baseball Until the street lights came on. Best part is we were raised on a whole lot of love, When… Continue reading The Many Roads of My Life
Jess grew up an only child, with a chihuahua named Tiny. Never lacking, and feeling like he had more than he could want, He always had a bunch of cousins to play with nearby. When I would spend summers there, in that Laredo heat, I always recall his Mom & Dad, and much love at… Continue reading My Cousin Jess
Ed, a quiet young man, a lefty, and a natural athlete, He was the youngest of my Mom and Dad’s four sons. The four brothers were taught early to be thankful for our food and for everything we had in our life. Grown up, Ed and Elizabeth raised a beautiful family, Two Sons, and a… Continue reading My Baby Brother Ed