Stories: Old West & Beyond 07.16.24
“I must point out that my rule of life prescribes as an absolutely sacred rite smoking cigars and also the drinking of alcohol before, after and if need be during all meals and in the intervals between them.” —Winston Churchill
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Good Morning. It’s Tuesday, July 16, 2024. This is Fresh Spinach Day and National Corn Fritter Day.
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STORY MENU
Brazen Bill . . . Once upon a time . . . Wilmbledon military camp . . . Blue Mind Theory . . . Latest travel trend . . . Colonel Sanders hexes baseball team . . . Keeping the beat
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WILD WEST
-Brazen Bill Brazelton was fearless when it came to robbing stagecoaches. He was well-armed, preferred to work alone, and operated efficiently. "The Man in the Muslin Mask.”
-Charles Alexander Shibell, who headed the posse that caught up with Brazen Bill, once gave Wyatt Earp the deputy sheriff position in Pima County.
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FIVE STORIES FROM HERE & THERE
1—STORYTELLING
Why do many stories start with “Once upon a time…”? Here’s why.
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2—SPORTS
Wimbledon, which crowned its 2024 champions this past weekend, once served as a military camp during World War II and even took a hit from a 500-pound German bomb at Centre Court.
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3—HEALTH
The Blue Mind Theory is a travel trend that promotes the benefits of being in or near water.
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4—FOOD
I was surprised to learn Harlan Sanders practiced law and delivered babies before he hit the big time with Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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5—ONLINE TOOL
A metronome is a device that produces a regular beat at a desired speed to help musicians, dancers, and even athletes maintain a correct rhythm. If you need one, here’s a free online version. Start with just a click and adjust for your particular needs.
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ART
I’ve been in art for the last several years, specifically colored pencil drawing and acrylic painting. My focus is on landscape portraits and abstract images. This past week, I produced an acrylic painting called “Alone in a Blue Sanctuary,” an 11” x 14 acrylic on a cradled wood panel with a 1.5” profile.
My inspiration stemmed from the idea of finding peace in being alone sometimes. Now and then, it’s good for the soul to find some alone time to decompress and recharge our mental and emotional batteries. No matter how long, getting away from it all is an opportunity for self-reflecting, exploring ideas, and discovering creativity. We all need a sanctuary for solitude.
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REFLECTION
"In solitude, the mind gains strength and learns to lean upon itself." —Laurence Sterne, Irish novelist.
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