Stories: Old West & Beyond 07.02.2024
“…The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time.” — Spy Chief M, at the end of the film No Time To Die.
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Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, July 9, 2024. This is National Sugar Cookie Day and Video Games Day.
STORY MENU
Two weeks of terror . . . the Bowling Shirt . . ..Laughter in wildlife . . . Ancient history of the Olympics . . . Must-eat foods in all Fifty . . . Six figure first edition
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WILD WEST
The Rufus Buck Gang waged a campaign of terror in July 1895, raping, pillaging, and murdering their way across Indian Territory until Lady Justice caught up with them. “Stained with Blood.”
In the Old West, lawkeepers often moonlighted as lawbreakers. Among them were “Longhair” Jim Courtright, Bob and Grat Dalton, and others.
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FIVE STORIES FROM HERE & THERE
1—FASHION VS NOSTALGIA
Read all about the evolution of the bowling shirt.
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2—PHOTOGRAPHY
Animals have a way of making us laugh through their behavior, which has led to hilarious entries in the Comedy Wildlife Awards.
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3—SPORTS
The Paris Olympics open later this month. The earliest recorded Olympics took place in 776 BCE in Olympia and were held every four years in honor of Zeus, the king of the Greek gods.
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4—FOOD
If you want a tasty coney dog, Michigan is your best bet. For brisket, head to Texas. South Carolina is a must for shrimp and grits. Here are the must-eat foods in each of the fifty states.
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5—LITERATURE
A rare first-edition copy of Mary Shelley’s classic novel Frankenstein was auctioned for $843,750.
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REFLECTION
“He who is devoid of kindness is devoid of grace.” —Arabian Proverb
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