Stories: Old West & Beyond 12.31.24
“Each of us is given only so many mornings to do it — to look around and love.” —Mary Oliver
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1. The Wild West: The Christmas Week Rescue
2. Holiday parties for pets
3. The junk in outer space
4. The junk on earth: Kittles, Oreos, & Twinkies
5. Best flicks of 2024
6. Tomorrow, we’ll awaken to a New Year and the must-see films of 2025
7. Eye-catching images of the year
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John Phillips, a civilian, volunteered to ride through a driving blizzard on horseback and across the frozen Plains to get help for beleaguered Ft. Phil Kearny. Against all odds, he completed his journey just before midnight on Christmas Day 1866. "The Long Ride.”
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The holiday season is a time for many people to have festive gatherings. But, as you can see in this video, pets can be found among those who celebrate.
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What do pizza, an electric car, and a golf ball have in common? They’re among 14 weird things sent into outer space.
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Mental Floss, an online publication, has created a map showing the favorite junk food in your state. Find yours here.
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A good year-end topic of conversation among family members and friends can revolve around choices for the best motion picture of the year. Here are the best flicks of 2024, according to the BBC.
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Regarding the movie scene this coming year, Time Out, a digital publication, says these are the must-see films for 2025.
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From the violence of an attempted assassination to the elegance of a ballerina, here are the most striking images of this past year.
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“The new year is a good time to be forward-thinking about who you want to be; but it’s also a great time to look back at what you’re ready to let go of.” —Esther Perel
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Happy New Year Tom Rizzo! Keep up the interesting posts.