Marie Brannon
Marie Brannon is an experienced freelance writer whose work has appeared in local newspapers as well as numerous specialty magazines and newsletters. She is the Houston History Examiner at examiner.com. She received her B.S. in Education from the University of Houston and has been a resident of the Houston area for more than fifty years.
Marie's love of learning sparked a life-long interest in local history, genealogy, the book arts and patchwork needlework, as well as other subjects. She became interested in 12-Step recovery programs when a member of her family died from untreated alcoholism and drug addiction.
She currently owns and operates an Internet business, selling used books, ephemera and collectibles worldwide. She also volunteers in the archives of a private university once a week and is a bookbinder.
Latest Articles
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Remembering Pat Patton, a Texas Firefighter
The stamina of heroic souls fighting wildfires in Montgomery County, Texas in the summer of 2011 evoke memories of historic local firefighter H.L. Patton.
Sep 8, 2011
- Marie Brannon
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Some Tasty Store-Bought Mashed Potatoes
When it comes to comfort food, creamy mashed potatoes smothered in gravy are hard to beat, and a few ready-made brands are surprisingly delicious.
Mar 4, 2011
- Marie Brannon
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The History of Mud Testing
Before Baroid offered commercial mud testing services to the petroleum industry, mud men experimented with various techniques to test drilling fluids.
Jan 18, 2011
- Marie Brannon
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Best-Performing Laundry Detergents for Top-Loading Washers
Seven national and store brands deliver clean and bright results.
Dec 29, 2010
- Marie Brannon
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High Performing, Low-Cost Spiral Fluorescent Bulbs
Ranging in price from $1.50 to $5 per bulb, these store-brand and name-brand lights deliver brightness and long life as well as saving energy.
Nov 7, 2010
- Marie Brannon
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Book Review – Scoring: A Sexual Memoir, by Dan Greenburg
Best-selling author Dan Greenburg chronicles his life as a young Jewish man who navigates the strange world of sexuality in the 1950s and 60s.
Oct 26, 2010
- Marie Brannon
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Most Latex Condoms are Strong and Reliable
Most condoms on the market today are strong and reliable, but there are some notable differences within the top name brands.
Oct 9, 2010
- Marie Brannon
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A Christian Science Perspective on Christmas
Mary Baker Eddy taught her followers and church members the importance of cherishing the birth of Jesus as the dawn of Christian healing.
Sep 29, 2010
- Marie Brannon
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The New Process Gas Range, Made by the American Stove Company
When eight Midwestern stove companies merged in 1901, they formed the American Stove Company and set a new standard for excellence in gas cooking appliances
Sep 9, 2010
- Marie Brannon
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Four Novels With a Volcano in the Plot
Fictional accounts of volcanoes have been popular since Jules Verne wrote the classic in 1864. The following novels explore different aspects.
May 1, 2010
- Marie Brannon
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