"Inspired by the culture, music, history and mythology of the Blues, The Red Light Was My Mind captures the tone, rhythms, sounds, images, and myths of the Mississippi Blues. Son House, Charlie Patton, Blind Lemon Jefferson, Robert Johnson, Peetie Wheatstraw, Billie Holiday, Jack Johnson, and a cast of entirely fictitious and mythical figures embody the region's legendary past and its often harsh present. These stories wind through a num ..."
"We've all heard that in Texas, high school sports are a religion. What is a religion without Spirit? This book takes a look at the Spirit behind the high schools of Texas - the Mascot that represents each school's "religion." We've discovered that Texans have everything from Bulldogs to Buttons, and Panthers to Punchers, to bolster team morale and liven the voice of the crowd. Laugh out loud as you peruse the origins of the zanier masco ..."