Bartow Houston, Author at Washington Daily News

Columns

Write Again…That which we are, we are

“Badges of Maturity.” That’s what I had decided to call it. “What in the world are you talking about, Old Timer?” You may ask. Well, ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, July 14, 2021 5:11 pm

Columns

Write Again…A glimpse into WWII history

It was called “The Troop’s Scoop,” and stated that it was a “Daily news and humor sheet for all passengers and mess cooks.” “Volume 1, ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, July 7, 2021 10:52 am

Columns

Write Again…Memories are our companion

For those of us who have been given the precious gift of longevity, one of the companions of our journey is, of course, memory. Oh, ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, June 30, 2021 11:58 am

Columns

Write Again…Those talents we are given

It would be very flattering if someone were to opine that my writing, at times, is eloquent. Or, to say that my writing, or speaking ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 1:32 pm

Columns

Write Again…Now the rest of the story

For the few who may have read last week’s column about the book “A Story of Glory – Duke University Football”, today’s offering is sort ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, June 9, 2021 2:56 pm

Columns

Write Again…More than a football story

As a lad in my growing up days here in our Little Washington, I was truly enamored of sports. Oh yes, I loved athletics, as ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, June 2, 2021 11:57 am

Columns

Write Again…It was half a century ago

Right up front, let me be candid with you, friends. Today’s column is a “re-run.” That’s right, it was written quite a while ago, 1971 ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, May 26, 2021 11:16 am

Columns

Write Again…It’s such a special service

Something there is, and has been during the months of the pandemic, that is such a blessing to those of us who have a love ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, May 19, 2021 11:12 am

Columns

Write Again…The way we speak and write

Highly interesting. Riveting. A “must read.” Engrossing. Timely. Perceptive. Witty. Entertaining. Memorable…and much more. All of the above does not – does not – describe ... Read more

by Bartow Houston, Wednesday, May 12, 2021 12:19 pm

Columns

Write Again…Listening for those bells

“There’s a land beyond the river, that we call the sweet forever, and we only reach that shore by faith’s decree.” So begins the wonderful ... Read more