Stories: Old West & Beyond 04.22.24
“Until he extends the circle of his compassion to all living things, man will not himself find peace.” —Albert Schweitzer
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Good morning. It’s Tuesday, April 22nd. A lipogram is a fancy term for a type of writing that avoids one letter. Read about one writer who managed to write a 50,000-word novel without once using an “e.”
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1. THE OLD WEST: THE STRANGER IN BLACK
When he moved from Texas to New Mexico, outlaw Thomas Ketchum formed a ruthless gang that robbed post offices, trains, railroad stations, and stagecoaches—and gunned down merchants along the way. “Deadly Tom Ketchum.”
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2. CALMEST MAN ON THE GALLOWS
One-time lawman turned outlaw Tom Horn won admiration from some who turned out for his hanging, observing that Horn was the calmest man on the platform. "The Day Tom Horn Hanged."
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3. THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN YOUNG
After being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, country music legend Glen Campbell decided to make a final tour. I watched several of his performances and stood in awe of his command of the guitar and his ability to sing the lyrics of his many hits, even though he couldn’t recognize his closest loved one or remember the day of the week. Researchers say the power of music can provide brain benefits.
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4. A NOVEL WITHOUT THE LETTER “E”
In 1939, author Ernest Vincent Wright published Gadsby, a 279-page novel of over 50,000 words. The story is about a man on a mission to revitalize his town. But the real kicker is that Wright wrote his book without ever using the letter “E.” Try writing anything without using it. Wow, I just did.
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5. NON-FICTION BOOKS EVERYONE SHOULD READ
Bestselling author Mark Manson recommends 14 nonfiction books that we all should read. Check out his brief summaries.
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6. INNOVATION HAS MADE ONCE-COMMON JOBS OBSOLETE
Switchboard operators, milkmen, and gas station attendants no longer occupy places in America’s workplace. Since the 1950s, the US job market has experienced a dramatic change.
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7. A DIGITAL JOURNEY PASS COULD REVOLUTIONIZE AIR TRAVEL
A major shakeup is on the horizon in the aviation industry. Plans are underway to eliminate boarding passes and check-ins for flights. The idea is to streamline the travel experience.
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8. PHOTO ESSAY
Baby lambs hitch a ride with donkeys.
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“You see things; and you say, 'Why?' But I dream things that never were; and I say, 'Why not?'” --George Bernard Shaw
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