A Pilgrimage
Since I was already in Iowa for the IOIA training, I checked to see how far Winterset was from Des Moines. Winterset IA, is a small town about forty minutes away from Des Moines. It’s […]
Since I was already in Iowa for the IOIA training, I checked to see how far Winterset was from Des Moines. Winterset IA, is a small town about forty minutes away from Des Moines. It’s […]
I found a few quotes by John Wayne on American politics I thought worth posting. “Success is not measured by your wealth, but in your worth…. Honorable men and women have a right to stand […]
Chisum (1970) is among the lesser known John Wayne films, produced by Batjac, it was loosely based on the events of the Lincoln County War. Synopsis We are introduced to John Chisum, a cattle baron. […]
Rule 20. Only study that which you wish to become, by beholding you become changed As a small boy my mom had me listen to the New Amplified Version of the Pilgrim’s Progress. This rule […]
I was watching one of my favorite movies the other day, “McLintock!” starring John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara. This film has many good scenes, speeches and moments that are worth looking at. This is one […]
Life has a way of changing on us. Sometimes we see it, often we don’t. Occasionally we make those changes ourselves, we look at how our future may be and decide we want to change […]
You ask me Why I Love Her? Well, give me time and I’ll explain. Have you see a Kansas sunset or an Arizona rain? Have you drifted on a bayou down Louisiana way? Have you […]
Rule 43. Don’t apologize, it’s a sign of weakness, but to admit it when your wrong is a sign of strength. This rule is taken from John Ford’s enduring classic, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon […]
A quality that distinguished the American man in the early days of the west was a cool, calm, self confidence that emanated from his very being. When I think of standing tall, one of my […]
So, here we are at the week of July 4th, Independence Day. A holiday held sacred to me, as any holiday should, but this one specifically because of my phrase, “Living the American Dream.” Inspiration […]