Stories: Old West & Beyond 06.10.25
“Any woman who does not thoroughly enjoy tramping across the country on a clear frosty morning with a good gun and a pair of dogs does not know how to enjoy life.”
—Annie Oakley
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Good morning. Today is Tuesday, June 10, 2025.
I enjoy music trivia, especially from the Fifties. It was a productive era, particularly for Rock ’n Roll,
In 1958, singer Tommy Edwards recorded a pop song called “It's All in the Game." The single sold over 3.5 million copies worldwide and earned Edwards a gold disc. It’s one of the few number-one songs to reach the top 30 three times. The lyrics were composed in 1951 to a wordless 1911 composition titled “Melody in A Major,” written by Charles G. Dawes.
Dawes later became Vice President of the United States under Calvin Coolidge. “All in the Game” is the only No. 1 single to have been co-written by a U.S. Vice President or a Nobel Peace Prize laureate. Dawes was both.
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1. THE OLD WEST: A TARNISHED STAR
When train engineer John Hilton hesitated after being told to stop the Santa Fe Express, it cost him his life. His killer was never brought to justice. "A Murder at Sunrise.”
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2. THE OLD WEST: MYTHS ABOUT ANNIE OAKLEY
Annie Oakley once made an appearance at Wimbledon, but not to play tennis. Here are 11 things you may or may not know about the famous sharpshooter.
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3. HOW TO PACK WITHOUT TAKING YOUR ENTIRE WARDROBE
Packing light is the key to a more enjoyable vacation, or even a weekend trip, especially when traveling by airplane. I don’t check luggage. Everything I need is confined to one carry-on and a small day bag. Travel guru Rick Steves has this advice on packing light.
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4. ONE AIRLINER TAKES A STAND AGAINST EARLY STAND-UPPERS
Turkey is penalizing passengers who unbuckle their seatbelts and stand up before the plane comes to a stop. An increasing number of passengers are disregarding safety instructions in their effort to reach the front of the aircraft as soon as possible.
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5. AN ARTIST WHO SPECIALIZES IN HUMOR AND FRUSTRATION
Athens-based architect Katerina Kamprani delights in presenting The Uncomfortable. What she creates is entirely unusable and impractical. Yet, it’s fun to see her designs gone wrong.
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6. EIGHT-HOUR WORKDAYS AREN'T NECESSARILY PRODUCTIVE
Some of history’s most productive creators work only a few hours a day but with laser focus. Rest is a key part of their schedules.
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7. PLASTIC BINS ARE USEFUL BUT NOT FOR EVERYTHING
I often use plastic bins for storage. But they should be used for all your stuff. Here are items from at least seven categories that should never be stored in plastic containers.
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8. TIME TO TAKE A WALK IN THE PARK
One Minute Park videos invite you to visit parks from around the world. After viewing it for one minute, another park appears. For different parks, click on the browse button on the lower left. Enjoy your remote walk in the park.
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"Clarity is not about knowing the future but knowing the next step."
—Erwin McManus
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