The story of Greta Brown begins in Texas. It's the state she was born and raised in, and a place she still loves deeply, even though she felt she had to leave. She grew up steeped in that state's rich history, its diverse regions and indigenous culture. She'll tell you about its independent power grid and industrial base (precautions during World War II in the event of enemy attacks on either coasts), its liberal atmosphere, and its culture of independence, which she embraced.