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“Action breeds inspiration more than inspiration breeds action.”  —Willem Dafoe

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— DISPATCHES FROM THE OLD WEST — 

(1) Outlaw Tom Ricketts' criminal career ended after robbing one stagecoach. Ricketts and his partner found the need to brag about the hold-up at a community dance. Their comments sparked attention—but the wrong kind. “TOO EASY TO CATCH”

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(2)“A Fistful of Dollars”,  “For a Few Dollars More,” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” are known as Spaghetti Westerns. Here’s the backstory.

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_— DISPATCHES FROM HERE & THERE —  

(3) These days, I have a tough time identifying one make of car from another. Unlike the 1950s era, when design and style ruled the automotive world. Four years ago, this month, a 1955 Mercedes-Benz SLR coupe—a racing legend—went on the auction block and became the most expensive car ever sold.

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(4) Exercise is usually associated with some kind of movement, such as stretching, lifting, running, and walking. But two mobility specialists say that sitting on the floor or ground for 30 minutes a day is a game-changer.

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(5) Chances are you’re not having enough fun in your life. Researchers say one in two Americans lacks enough fun in their lives. 

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(6) Although the internet can be an excellent resource, it’s also a nightmare for some users.  If you want a breather from the potential evil in this electronic playground, try these websites and take a step back to a simpler time. 

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(7) Solving puzzles ranks among several ways to improve brain function. So, let’s give it a whirl. Optical Toys is a website featuring illusions and brain-bending toys. Try the Thatcher Effect for starters, followed by the Disappearing Bicyclist, and an auditory illusion called the Shepard Tone.

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“You will never feel proud of your work if you find no joy within it; your best work is always joyful work.” —Stevie Wonder

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