Legends of the West by Mark Keathley
Legends tend to grow in
their telling and I imagine they have changed over time. But one
thing remains a constant in the old West of our imaginations –
the characters seem larger than life! Whether we hear stories of
Doc Holiday or the Lost Dutchman and his mine in Arizona, the
characters of the Old West endured terrifying and trying
circumstances to make a place in their world. Their having to
grow up at early ages and being asked to do things in life that
we can't even imagine doing, make for great stories we love to
hear. My father-in-law tells me stories of his growing up years
on a farm, doing mans work at age 10, plowing behind two mules
and more. I could listen to his stories all day because I feel
there is a heritage passed down to me and my sons that says - "I
can do that! " That is what I want to communicate to you in the
telling of this story - Legends of the West. In it a lone cowboy
is pictured in front of the sun warmed Superstition Mountains as
he is going after an illusive but prized paint horse – all by
himself! The statement I am wanting to make is - "some things
are worth the effort – GO FOR IT!" You won't ever do anything
great if you are afraid to try. So go ahead - follow in our
western heritage - tackle the big things and you, too, might
just become a Legend of the West. |
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