BROTHERS AND SISTERS Allman Brothers Band by Alan Paul Book Review

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

BROTHERS AND SISTERS Album by the Allman Brothers Band…

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BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album that Defined the 70’s by Alan Paul – a Book Review.

“GREGG ALLMAN: I shut my eyes and sang, and at the end of that there was this long silence.  At that moment we knew what we had.” from ONE WAY OUT: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers, by Alan Paul.

In my post “Baby Boomer Generation Singer-Songwriters: Our Music of the Sixties & Later,” I wrote: “There are exceptions, perhaps, but I believe that the greatest writers of our Boomer Generation have been our Singer-Songwriters.”  I had some heated replies to that one.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album that Defined the 70’s by Alan Paul.

Alan Paul author - Allman Brothers BandA musician in his own right, Alan Paul is a journalist and author known for his remarkable deep-researched articles and books about the music world.

The Alaska-born Paul started his career as Managing Editor of Guitar World.

His ONE WAY OUT: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band was published in 2014, becoming a New York Times best seller.

His next book, written with Andy Aledort, was TEXAS FLOOD: The Inside History of Stevie Ray Vaughan, also a best seller.

And now he’s giving us…

BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album that Defined the 70’s.

It’s the story of the making of the classic album BROTHERS AND SISTERS.  It’s a riveting report of Rock and Rogues.  And downhome country boys.  It goes back in time and ahead.  And what a story Alan Paul tells us!

Two deaths had shaken them all.  To the point where the Allman Brothers Band wondered if they could create the music for that 1973 album.  Group leader Duane Allman had been killed in a motorcycle accident in ’71.  Next year, bassist Berry Oakley also died in his own motorcycle crash.

But Gregg Allman was determined.  Gregg wrote two songs for that album: “Come and Go Blues” and “Wasted Words.”  They were sad, bitter, very bluesy, beautifully crafted.

Lead guitarist Dickey Betts wrote four of the songs, including “Ramblin’ Man” and “Jessica,” their biggest hits.  “Jessica” came to him while watching his baby girl happily bouncing across the floor on all fours.  “Lord, I was born a ramblin’ man” became the opening line for Southern Rock as an art form.

BROTHERS AND SISTERS went gold after two days of release…

Chapters 13 and 14, about the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen, reads like a freaking novel.  Paul catches the sheer energy and details of the last great outdoor Boomer concert.  The Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers Band and The Band made music history together.

The Album that Defined the 70’s

Alan Paul also takes us into an area I love: Cultural History.  He explores how this one Album not only described our Boomer ’70s, but led us on a new road.  Or maybe “Back Home Again” would be a better term.

Although Hollywood’s Rural Purge had practically erased Country from our culture — cancelling everything from The Beverly Hillbillies and Gunsmoke, to The Johnny Cash Show and The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour — the 70’s saw a return to Country.  Television executives reluctantly allowed The Waltons and Little House on the Prairie on the airways.  Southern Rock appeared.   Country Rock.  Outlaws.  Country was hot again.

Charlie Daniels appeared.  Lynyrd Skynyrd.  The Marshall Tucker Band opened for the Allman Band.

The Country scene was coming together.

But by 1974 the band was splintering.  Coming together again.  Splintering again.

Grief over those bandmates’ deaths still haunted them.  So did the heavy use of drugs.  Betts’ marriage with Jessica’s mother, Sandy “Blue Sky” Wabegijig (of the Wiikwemkoong First Nation in Northern Canada), was falling apart.

Gregg met and married Cher.  Gregg and rest of the Band were befriended by Jimmy Carter and supported Carter on his drive to the Presidency.

Then came the highly publicised arrests and trials involving Gregg and the Dixie Mafia.

Alan Paul writes with fascinating detail, honesty and a real sense of the people and their time.  This book belongs on your Country Music bookshelf.

For more about this featured Author, visit AlanPaul.net.

Special Thanks to Goodreads & St. Martin’s Press for the signed Advanced Reader Copy of this Great Read…

And to Mel Shaw, Nashville, for his exuberant phone-yarns about Music, Multi-Media & Mounties…

“Live Free, Mon Ami!” – Brian Alan Burhoe

 

And See My Baby Boomer Generation Singer-Songwriters: Our Music of the Sixties & Later.

“Although Hollywood’s Rural Purge had practically erased Country from our culture…”

 

Open up the album’s gatefold cover — and there they are — the Allman Band’s family get-together — Brothers and Sisters…

Allman Brothers Band Album Brothers and Sisters

BROTHERS AND SISTERS: Allman Brothers Band and the Inside Story of the Album that Defined the 70’s by Alan Paul.  Book Review

Further Reading…

Alan Paul – ONE WAY OUT: The Inside History of the Allman Brothers Band

Michael Streissguth – OUTLAW: Waylon, Willie, Kris, and the Renegades of Nashville

Mickey Hart – DRUMMING AT THE EDGE OF MAGIC: A Journey Into the Spirit of Percussion

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WHY ON EARTH Clint Eastwood Wildlife Film – Hunt Poachers!

Posted on May 21, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

WHY ON EARTH Wildlife Film with Clint Eastwood…

 

WHY ON EARTH film by Clint Eastwood

You have got to watch WHY ON EARTH!  The Powerful Award-Winning Wildlife Documentary Narrated by Clint Eastwood.  It is Now Streaming!  Hunt Poachers!

“When you think about it, it’s a poor world we have made.  When one greedy monkey-like species can make such a mess of a planet that they must set aside little patches of wilderness to protect the last of the wild things.”  – Brian Alan Burhoe

I first launched this CIVILIZED BEARS website 11 years ago.  One of my first posts was “What is a Wildlife Sanctuary? Tigers Rescued.”

In that write-up I looked at the Wildlife Crisis (including the endangered Siberian Tigers) and the hope provided by Animal Sanctuaries.  And now, in 2023, it sure looks like a lot has been done by a lot of people.  And yet — what has really been accomplished?  Have we saved that many threatened animals?

Here’s the latest Breaking News, I guess:

WHY ON EARTH Now Streaming!

In a press release, Peace 4 Animals announced that “WHY ON EARTH, the compelling new feature-length documentary by prominent animal advocate and filmmaker Katie Cleary, premiered in the UK.  It’s on Sky Store for Premium VOD on May 15th.

The film is currently streaming on major airlines, including Emirates, United, and Etihad.  And it will be released on CANAL+ International in France and French-speaking countries in Africa. The film is also set to air on The Weather Channel.”

The film features legendary actor and director Clint Eastwood.  Clint takes us on a ride alongside the heroes on the ground who are fighting to protect the voiceless.  Hunting the Poachers!

Clint Eastwood saving elephants - Why On Earth?

Katie Cleary said, “We went up, and we filmed at Clint’s ranch.  It was amazing just seeing his stomping grounds and, you know, he’s surrounded by nature.  And he’s just an amazing person.  He has such a big heart.  It was great to be able to sit with him.  You can see how passionate he is about wildlife and his own animals.”

With Clint’s distinctive narration, this gripping film takes a comprehensive look into our current environment.  It uncovers many issues affecting our natural world and the animals who inhabit it. The documentary reveals the vital connection between humans, animals, and the growing plant-based movement.

“WHY ON EARTH has been a labor of love for the past four years. We are so excited to finally share with the world this important documentary.  It raises awareness about the many issues that impact our planet’s critical species,” explained Cleary.  Her previous award-winning documentary GIVE ME SHELTER premiered on Netflix in 2015.

Cleary is also the Founder and President of the animal welfare organization Peace 4 Animals.  And its popular animal news network, World Animal News.

She concluded, “There are simple things that we, as humans, can and must do to prevent the devastation of our rainforests.  We must enact stricter penalties for poachers who kill endangered and threatened species.  Including those magnificent elephants.”

WHY ON EARTH was filmed on a RED camera by Director of Photography Hunter Nolan in five countries.  South Africa, Kenya, Indonesia, Mexico, and the U.S.

The Attack on Wildlife Continues!

You will see rarely before seen footage of the heroes on the ground fighting to protect critical species.  Such as endangered orangutans due to rapid deforestation in Borneo and Sumatra for palm oil extraction.

captive lion - Clint Eastwood filmThe depletion of the shark population in South Africa due to the illegal shark fin trade.  As well as the poaching of nearly-extinct African rhinos and elephants.  And the cruel capturing and caging of lions for canned hunting.

The documentary also takes viewers behind the scenes to show “the strenuous process of passing legislation to protect animals in the United States.”

“I am an animal person,” said Clint, when explaining why he had to be part of the making of WHY ON EARTH.  And added that he did “appreciate the beauty of them.  I just want to see everything live.”

Clint’s way of saying “Mankind’s got to know its limitations.”

WHY ON EARTH is currently available on major streaming platforms, including Amazon Prime, Apple, iTunes, Google Play and YouTube.

“Live Free, Mon Ami!” – Brian Alan Burhoe

 

UPDATED Saturday, October 28, 2023.

SOURCE Peace 4 Animals, PRNewswire & Civilized Bears.

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BEST BURGER RECIPE Carl’s Jr Angus Burger Restaurant Recipe – Home Cooking

Posted on May 4, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Best Burger Recipe…

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BEST BURGER RECIPE Carl’s Jr Angus Burger Restaurant Recipe – Home Cooking

When truck driver Carl Karcher and his wife Margaret borrowed $311 to buy a Hot Dog Cart on a Los Angeles street corner, they set out to provide great home-style food for working folk.

Four years later, in 1945, they set up their first restaurant.  Now, there are Carl’s Jr Restaurants in 44 states and 28 other countries worldwide.[1]

And those restaurants are still serving great food for working folk.

In an era when so-called value menus are attempting to lure customers with dollar-priced snacks and bite-sized burgers, Carl’s Jr. is proving that taste and quality never go out of style. With the creation of its ultimate premium burger, the Prime Rib Six Dollar Burger, Carl’s Jr. “set a new standard for quality fast-food and re-defined value in comparison to similar items available at fancy sit-down restaurants throughout West Coast communities.”

The new high-end burger is the latest in the Carl’s Jr. string of “meat-as-a-condiment” menu items, which have included the Big Angus Burger, Pastrami Six Dollar Burger and the Philly Cheesesteak Six Dollar Burger.

The newest meat-on-meat creation is sure to satisfy even the hungriest of prime rib lovers. The Prime Rib Six Dollar Burger consists of a charbroiled, 100 percent Black Angus beef patty topped with thinly-sliced prime rib, melted Swiss cheese, grilled onions and horseradish sauce all on a toasted Ciabatta roll – and all for a working man’s budget.

Carl’s Jr Burger Restaurant has united fast-food with real home-cooked taste. Among their most popular items are:

  1. Carl’s Jr’s Big Angus Burger – 1/3 LB. Big Angus Burgers made with 100% Angus Beef
  2. Parmesan Chicken Sandwich – A Crispy Chicken Fillet with Melted Cheese and Marinara Sauce on a Seeded Bun.
  3. The Big Carl – Two charbroiled beef patties, our classic sauce, two slices of American cheese, and lettuce all on a toasted sesame seed bun.
  4. Green Burrito Taco Salad – Seasoned Ground Beef with Refried Beans, Jack and Cheddar Cheeses, Lettuce, Fresh Salsa, Hot Sauce and Sou.r Cream in a Crispy Flour Tortilla Bowl.
  5. Chili Cheese Fries – Natural Cut French Fries smothered in Chili and Shredded, Melted Jack and Cheddar Cheeses.

>>>And here are two their most popular items — complete recipes so you can make ’em at home!

–Best Burger Recipe: Carl’s Jr’s Big Angus Burger–

Their Big Angus Burger is my personal fave.  Delicious and easy to make.  If you’ve ever wondered what a Bison Burger tastes like — here it is!

All you need is…

1/3 pound ground Angus beef (medium ground beef, if you prefer)
1 large sesame-seed bun
Kraft mayonnaise
Heinz ketchup
Heinz hamburger relish (the red stuff)
Vlasic hamburger slices tomato, white onion, lettuce

Pre-Prepare your Condiments:

Mix 1 Tablespoon ketchup with 1/2 Tablespoon relish, set aside.

Chop the lettuce…you’ll need a handful per burger.

Thinly slice the tomato and onion.

You’ll need 1-2 tomato slices, and 3-4 rings of fresh onion. (These amounts are for each Famous Star.)

Divide one pound of ground chuck ito 3 equal portions.
On waxed paper, form each portion into 5 inch round patties.
Freeze for at least an hour.
Keep any spares frozen until needed. Obviously you’ll do this in advance.
When cooking time draws near, toast the faces of the bun (top and bottom) on a 375 electric griddle. They should be an even tan color.

1. Preheat either an outdoor gas barbecue, or an indoor electric one. After it’s pre-heated, place a still-frozen beef patty on the grill, pressing down firmly for 4-5 seconds. (This will get you the grill marks) Salt liberally. Cook for 3 minutes (gas) or 5-6 minutes (electric). Eyeball it—if it looks ready to turn, turn it.

2. While the beef is cooking, dress your bun as follows: Top Half: Your pre-mixed special sauce (ketchup and relish) 1/2 Tablespoon mayonnaise Bottom Half: 1/2 Tablespoon mayonnaise 3 pickle slices 1 handful of chopped iceberg lettuce 1-2 tomato slices 3-4 fresh rings of onion.

3. Turn the beef patty over, press down firmly with a spatula for 3-4 seconds, and salt liberally. (Don’t be afraid to have a few flames “kiss.” the burger…they are charbroiled.

4. Place the cooked beef patty on the dressed bottom bun, add the top. Carl’s Jr’s Famous Star 88 Want to make a Carl’s Jr All-Star After placing the beef on the bottom bun, add a slice of real Amercian cheese on top of the patty, then 2 slices of cooked bacon before placing the top bun on. (Criss-cross the bacon in an X pattern)

DONE!

 

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–Best Burger Recipe: Carl’s Jr. Chicken Club–

Short Order Cooks love and hate Chicken Club sandwiches.  I know, because I was a restaurant cook for 20 years before moving to a Health Care kitchen as a Journeyman Cook.

Here’s what I mean: Club sandwiches are a nuisance.  Usually the toaster and sandwich board are at your back as you tend the grill and fryers.  If you get an order for a table of ten and one of ’em is a Club, you grumble.  Thing is, one Club sandwich take precious time from all the other items just to assemble.  And fresh toast cools the moment you plate it — which means the Club will be the last item on that order that you’ll prepare.

Here’s the problem: I love Club sandwiches.  Love ordering them at a restaurant (where someone else can make them).  Love making ’em at home.  Just love eating them.

And Carl’s solved the problem by being the first to say, “Let’s put our Club on a toasted bun!”  Simple.  And the sandwich stays hot longer.

So, go ahead.  Make a Carl’s Jr Chicken Club.  All you need is…

2 Whole chicken breasts, Boned and halved
1 Cup Teriyaki marinade (Lawry’s Is best)
4 Whole-wheat hamburger buns
8 Slices Bacon
1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
1 Cup Alfalfa sprouts, loosely Packed
4 Lettuce leaves
4 Large Tomato slices
4 Slice Kraft Swiss Cheese Singles

  1. Marinate the chicken in the teriyaki marinade in a shallow bowl for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat a clean barbecue to medium grilling heat.
  3. Brown the faces of each bun in a frying pan on the stove.
  4. Keep the pan hot.
  5. Cook the bacon in the pan until crisp, then set aside.
  6. Grill the chicken breasts 5 to 8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  7. Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of mayonnaise on the face of each bun, top and bottom. Divide the sprouts into 4 portions and mound on each bottom bun. On the sprouts, stack a lettuce leaf, then a slice of tomato.
  8. Place one chicken breast half on each of the sandwiches, a top the tomato.
  9. Next, stack a slice of Swiss cheese on the chicken, and then the 2 pieces of bacon, crossed over each other.
  10. Top off the sandwich with the top bun.
  11. Microwave for 15 seconds on high.

Makes 4 sandwiches.

Serve ’em freshly made.

Dig In And Enjoy!

Brian Alan Burhoe

 

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[1] As of this posting, Carl’s Jr. has a total of 3665 franchised or company-operated restaurants worldwide.  Canada has 18 restaurants in the provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan.  Carl’s Jr. is also currently present in Australia, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Turkey, and Vietnam.  New outlets are planned for England and Scotland.

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SILVER CHIEF – DOG OF THE NORTH by Jack O’Brien Book Review – Wolf Dog

Posted on May 1, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Dog of the North

 

Silver Chief Dog of the North

SILVER CHIEF – DOG OF THE NORTH by Jack O’Brien Book Review – Wolf Dog

“A yellow light gleamed through the trees, and the sound of flopping, crunching snow came to the dog.

“Now a man stood beneath him and great fear rose up in the heart of SILVER CHIEF. The stones and clubs and beatings that had been the lot of a dog that fell into the power of the man-gods he had known, was now to be his lot as he was their prisoner. But his fear shortly gave way to hatred. Man, strong as he was, might capture him, but man with all his magic would never break him. Not if he gave his life in fighting man’s bending him to his will.

“Jim stood silently watching his captive. A smile of genuine happiness spread across his tanned face.

” ‘You’re mine, old boy. I knew I’d get you.’

” ‘But darn me if I know how I’m going to get you out of that tree. Those front feet and long teeth look bad… Now I’m going to lower you, old timer, and heaven help me if these ropes give way.’

“Once he touched the snow, the dog thrashed wildly. With his great strength he bounded from side to side like a coiled snake. He snarled and tried desperately to reach the ropes with his teeth. It took all of Jim’s strength to keep the captive lines taut. Finally the struggle was too much for the dog, and he dropped back, exhausted but not beaten.

“Thorne eased up a little on his rope and risked one hand to wipe his damp brow.

” ‘Mister, I’ll say you’re a powerful young feller,’ he addressed the dog, who glared up at him with bloodshot eyes.

” ‘What would you do to me, if you could get me, eh? Well, I’m not going to hurt you. You and I are going to be friends.’ ”

 

Silver Chief Dog of the North by Jack O'BrienWith these words, author Jack O’Brien described the capture by Sergeant Jim Thorne (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) of the wild wolf dog the First Nations people called “Silver Chief.”

The local First Nations believed the white dog to be possessed by evil spirits and wanted Thorne to help them kill it.  But the Mountie had a different idea.  He wanted to take the savage dog alive.

The book was SILVER CHIEF — DOG OF THE NORTH.

About Jack O’Brien

John “Jack” Sherman O’Brien (1898-1938) was described by his publisher as “one of those soldiers of fortune to whom adventure and danger are the spice of life.”

As Chief Surveyor for Admiral Byrd’s first Antarctic Expedition of 1928-1930, Jack O’Brien was in charge of the dog teams taken along on that historic trip.  He drove huskies on prospecting ventures into Northern Canada and worked so often with the big sled dogs that “he came to know them as few men do.”

Jack O'Brien, Author, Adventurer, Sled Dog Driver

Jack O’Brien, Author, Adventurer, Explorer, Sled Dog Driver

Dog of the North – Silver Chief Series List:

In his Silver Chief books, he told the stories of two generations of Mounties and three generations of dogs, starting in the early 1930’s.  The other books in this series were

THE RETURN OF SILVER CHIEF

SILVER CHIEF TO THE RESCUE

ROYAL RED — In this novel, Jim Thorne gives a puppy sired by Silver Chief to his nephew Peter.  As a Mounted Policeman, Corporal Peter Thorne will have his own adventures with his dog (also called Silver Chief) and a spirited horse he calls Royal Red.

SILVER CHIEF’S REVENGE

and SILVER CHIEF’S BIG GAME TRAIL — this last book in the Silver Chief Series was completed by Albert G Miller, from research notes left by Jack who died unexpectedly at age 40.

The changing of central characters from Jim Thorne to his younger nephew was at his publisher’s request.  Since their “Dog Stories” books were aimed at a younger readership, the publishers believed that Jack’s first three Silver Chief novels were “too adult” for their target audience.  (I guess they had never read a Dog Story by another Jack titled THE CALL OF THE WILD.)

Silver Chief Book Series

Also by Jack O’Brien:

VALIANT: Dog of the Timberline — The story of a German Shepherd caught in the ongoing battles between Sheep and Cattle Ranchers in the American West.

SPIKE OF SWIFT RIVER — The dramatic story of a wounded outlawed German Shepherd who forms a lasting bond with the outcast boy Dan in the dangerous North Woods logging country.

THE KING AND THE PRINCESS — “The story of a friendship between a dog and a cat with a wooden leg.”

CORPORAL COREY OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED — Based on the service of a Corporal who had served in the RCMP, including harrowing dogsled patrols.

RIP DARCY, ADVENTURER — A fictionalized account of the story of a shipwrecked boy (and his dog) who was adopted by the Adventures’ Club of New York.  Rip went on many worldwide trips with Club members.

ALONE ACROSS THE TOP OF THE WORLD: The Authorized Story of the Arctic Journey of David Irwin as told to Jack O’Brien

and BY DOG SLED FOR BYRD: 1600 Miles Across Antarctic Ice.  A Memoir.

If you love Dog Stories or Mountie Fiction, you’ve gotta track down these classic Animal Stories by Jack O’Brien. [1]

“Live Free, Mon Ami!” – Brian Alan Burhoe

 

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A Fave Jack O’Brien passage:

“My own brown and white Labrador husky, Pete, looks anxiously at me from his position at the head of my team.  Pete has a funny little way of looking round, with a questioning tilt to his head whenever he doesn’t quite understand an order, or when he can’t see why he is being held back from starting.

“So, one by one, the teams are made ready.

“Admiral Byrd comes to each of us to bid us good-bye.  ‘Good luck, boys,’ he says.  ‘Come back safe.’

“The anchor ropes are jerked loose, the men holding the dogs leap back.

“No command is needed, for with one jump the dogs are away, snow flying in clouds from their racing feet.  We are off at last on the long, cold trek.”

– Jack O’Brien, from his BY DOG SLED FOR BYRD: 1600 Miles Across Antarctic Ice as by John S O’Brien.  Illustrations by Richard Rodgers & Ben Stahl.

[1] Most of Jack’s books were illustrated by Kurt Wiese.  Like so many Germans, Wiese seemed to be born with a deep affinity for wild animals and wild places.  Wiese wrote and illustrated 20 of his own books and created the artwork for such popular books as the first English translation of Felix Salten’s BAMBI: A Life in the Woods, the new edition of Rudyard Kipling’s ALL THE MOWGLI STORIES and Virginia Frances Voight’s LIONS IN THE BARN.  Jack asked for Wiess, who he believed “forcefully caught the Spirit of the Northlands in his art.”

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DAILY PRAYER APP FREE On a Wing & a Prayer – Christian Prayer Time

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Prayer App Free…

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DAILY PRAYER APP FREE: On a Wing & a Prayer – Christian Prayer Time.

INTRODUCTION by Brian Alan Burhoe:

I was just back in Canada, age 8, when friends took me to their Sunday schools.  As I’ve written since, “Sunday school was a refreshing discovery for me.  Different messages, of course, since they were a hodge-podge of denominations.  But that made it all the more exciting.”

I learned the Lord’s Prayer then and it has been a part of my life these many, many years.

Prayer is an essential conversation and it’s a two-way one.  Since then I’ve learned other conversations.  And I highly recommend ’em.

Times have changed, of course.  Materialism runs rampant in our culture.  And our churches are emptying.  But for Christians, prayer remains.

Age 11, I was gifted a Holy Bible for Christmas.  And later given a beat-up Hymnary printed in 1930.  I keep both on my night table.  From these, I have found many prayers.

One of my long-time favourites is this:

“Creation’s Lord, we give Thee thanks
That this Thy world is incomplete;
That battle calls our marshalled ranks;
That work awaits our hands and feet…”

And the song, written by William De Witt Hyde, ends with these words, that gave me in boyhood a plan for my life:

“Since what we choose is what we are,
And what we love we yet shall be,
The goal may ever shine afar, —
The will to win it makes us free.”

 

There’s An APP For That: Free Prayer APPs.

Times have changed.  Man, have they ever changed.

But Prayer remains central to a spiritual life.  And Prayers are out there waiting to be found and spoken.

There are wonderful Free Prayer Apps like ECHO Pray and AMEN App.

Free prayer app

 

There’s An APP For That: #1 Best Prayer APP.

Earlier this month, Legatus International announced in a press release: “Legatus has partnered with Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app, to provide Legatus members and employees with a personal prayer resource, as well as to co-develop content on incorporating faith in business.”

Launched in 2018, Hallow is the #1 Catholic app in the App Store and features audio-guided prayer, meditation, mental health, music, scripture, athletic, and sleep content. Hallow’s mission is to help the world pray and grow closer to God by putting Him at the center of daily life.

Hallow was the first religious or meditation app in history to break into the Top 10 in the Apple App Store’s overall charts, peaking at No. 3 during the week of Ash Wednesday, 2023.

The app has helped people in more than 150 countries pray more than 200 million times. It is currently available in English, Spanish, Polish, and Portuguese, with further language expansion planned for the future.

“In order to be true Ambassadors for Christ, our members must first focus on their own spirituality. Offering Hallow will be another resource for our members to stratify their spirituality so they truly study, live, and spread the faith in all aspects of their lives,” said Stephen M. Henley, President of Legatus International.

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The Hallow App is not Free like ECHO and AMEN, but provides more services.  Legatus members now have access to Hallow’s premium subscription service and its selection of over 6,000 audio-guided prayers and meditations, including:

  • Daily prayer content, including the daily Mass reading, the Rosary, daily Examens, and the Divine Mercy Chaplet;
  • Daily reflections on the Gospel of the day by Scripture scholar Jeff Cavins;
  • Sunday Sermons led by international faith leaders, including Bishop Robert Barron and Fr. Mike Schmitz;
  • Mini-courses of specific faith topics, including The Science of Happiness by Harvard Business School professor Dr. Arthur Brooks, Spiritual Warfare by exorcist Fr. Vincent Lampert, and A Biblical Walk Through the Mass by Dr. Edward Sri.
  • Actual prayers recorded by saints, including Mother Teresa, Padre Pio, and St. Oscar Romero;
  • Meditations and reflections on overcoming common emotional wounds by Sr. Miriam James Heidland and Dr. Bob Schuchts of the John Paul II Healing Center;
  • Sessions on understanding and overcoming stress and anxiety with Regina Boyd, LMHC, founder of Boyd Counseling Services;
  • Prayers and spiritual exercises for families, including family Mass prep, sacramental preparation content, profiles of different saints, and age-specific formation content;
  • Traditional spiritual content, including dozens of novenas and litanies;
  • Prayers and Bible Stories geared toward finding peace before going to sleep, led by familiar voices such as Mario Lopez, Mark Wahlberg, Sarah Swafford, Fr. Mike Schmitz, and Emily Wilson.

As part of the newly-announced partnership, Hallow will collaborate with the Legatus network of business leaders to co-develop custom content on the intersection of faith in business. This content will be exclusively available in the Hallow app and include a mix of inspiration, educational, and experiential content.

“We’re incredibly excited to be able to support the prayer lives of Legatus members. Especially in a time where the pressure from the world is extremely high for business leaders to perform and balance seemingly infinite tasks and priorities, it’s critically important to take the time to remember that Christ calls us to a unique vision of work and leadership,” said Hallow co-founder and CEO, Alex Jones.

CONCLUSION: “Our sincere hope in this partnership is to provide a resource that helps everyone that leads teams to find peace, to grow in humility, and to surrender ourselves and our organizations to God.”

“Live Free, Mon Ami!” – Brian Alan Burhoe

 

See my well-received Christian Feature SPIRITUAL WARFARE: Christians, Scripture, Books, Weapons & Deliverance.

 

About the Legatus International: “Legatus International is a singular peer group organization for Catholic CEOs and business leaders, founded in 1987 by Thomas S. Monaghan, former owner of Domino’s Pizza and the Detroit Tigers. Legatus – which means ‘ambassador’ in Latin – helps executives become exemplary Catholics in their business, community, and personal spheres of influence. With over 90 chapters and 5,000-plus members throughout the U.S. and Canada, Legatus offers members regional, national, and international networking meetings, retreats, conventions, and inspiring travel – along with the award-winning monthly Legatus Magazine. Legatus is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.” See https://legatus.org/.

About Hallow: “Hallow helps people deepen their relationship with God through audio-guided prayers, sleep meditations, Bible readings, meditations, and music. The app has over 6,000 sessions, including a daily Rosary, daily Gospel, daily saint, novenas, examens, Father Mike Schmitz’s Bible in a Year, The Chosen’s Jonathan Roumie’s audio Bible, Bishop Barron’s Sunday Sermons, peaceful Christian music, Gregorian chant, and so much more. Launched in December 2018, Hallow is now the #1 Catholic app in the world and has been used to pray over 200 million times across 150-plus countries.”  See https://hallow.com/.

SOURCE: Hallow, PRNewswire & Civilized Bears.

NOTE: “That this Thy world is incomplete…”  William De Witt Hyde (1858-1917) wrote these inspiring words in 1903.  William Hyde was an American ordained minister and professor of moral philosophy.  Reminding us of the “Christian Spirit of Love,” Reverend Hyde believed that God was still in the process of Creation.  He told us that we have a vitalizing role to play in bringing God’s sacred conception to fulfillment.

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SPIRITUAL WARFARE Christian Scripture, Weapons & Deliverance

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

What is Spiritual Warfare?

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SPIRITUAL WARFARE: Christians, Scripture, Books, Weapons & Deliverance.

Psalm 102:18, “Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord.”

 

INTRODUCTION: In my LIFE & WORKS Post (my “Patchwork Memoirs” as I call ’em!) I wrote about our return to Canada from Yorkshire and starting school here at age 8.

To which I had to later add, in a thoughtfully written Update:

“Since writing the above, I’ve been asked, ‘Didn’t you like ANY school?’  Had some angry responses.

“Well, yes.  Sunday school.  Friends took me to every Sunday school around, every denomination.  They seemed to think I needed it.”

Sunday school was a refreshing discovery for me.  Different messages, of course, since they were a hodge-podge of denominations.  But that made it all the more exciting.

One teacher especially (the mother of a close friend) spoke of Jesus casting out demons and battling Satan…

In Yorkshire, we had visited old castles and churches — Medieval stone buildings with their own secret stories.  Especially the churches.  Especially York Minster Cathedral.  Now my new teacher had some answers for me — although I had never spoken my questions.  Or told my experiences.

I don’t know when I first heard or read the phrase “Spiritual Warfare” but I understood its meaning from the beginning.  It’s been a lifelong enchantment.

And investigation.  Certainly adventure.

What is Spiritual Warfare?

Here, from Dominic Giuttari of YourHumbleWalk, is a Guest Blog you’ve got to read:

“SPRITUAL WARFARE: 7 Ways You Overcome Evil Spirits”

Whether you accept Jesus as Lord and Savior or not, know that Spiritual Warfare with demons and evil spirits, has existed since Lucifer became a fallen angel when he was cast out of heaven.

That’s where Spiritual Warfare began.

Revelation 12:7-9, tells the story of who was involved, what happened and where Lucifer and his angels went.

“Now war arose in heaven, Michael and his angels fighting against the dragon. And the dragon and his angels fought back, but he was defeated, and there was no longer any place for them in heaven.

“And the great dragon was thrown down, that ancient serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world — he was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.”

Lucifer, known by many names, has one job and that is to tempt all of humanity to fall into a lifetime of sin, which leads to eternal separation from God Almighty.

Read on because we will show you how to overcome spiritual warfare and the evil spirits that come after you.

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1- Spiritual Warfare: By Invitation Only

Know this, the more you cling close to God, the more you will be protected.

You cannot overcome evil attacks without Christ.

Spiritual warfare begins in the mind then crosses over when thoughts becomes words and actions.

As a result they affect you as well as other people!

2 Timothy 3:1-5, “But understand this, that in the last days there will come times of difficulty.

“For people will be lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not loving good, treacherous, reckless, swollen with conceit, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power.

“Avoid such people.”

When you willingly gravitate toward evil things you are inviting Satan and his demons and evil spirits through the front door!

Do not invite Satan, demons or evil spirits into your life.

In truth, it’s the only way they can enter because God gave us all the freewill to decide anything.

2- You Must Have A Godly Plan

From the moment you were able to think on your own, you were subject to spiritual warfare.

Your choices, God-Approved decision making or Godlessness.

Be warned and do not make the eternal mistake of viewing Satan as a fictional or cartoon character, because he is real!

Satan, his demons and evil spirits have a strategy, watch this video and find out what it is here.

Moreover, because Satan has a strategy, in order to overcome demons and evil spirits, you must have a Godly plan!

Evil happens in your life when you invite it to happen and as a result, you are inviting Satan into your life with the endgame of claiming your soul.

Protect your environment, your home as they are your sanctuary and eliminate anything from your home that is in opposition to God’s Word.
People in your close circle should lift you up and support your walk with Jesus Christ.

Limit your exposure to news, the media, and the entertainment world.

Because people on stage and with microphones and megaphones are only 1% of the world’s voice.

Moreover, do not be influenced by what you read, hear or see from the media, the entertainment world or any electronic device.

In truth, He created you to live forever, and to make that happen He sacrificed His One and Only Son Jesus Christ for us.

All you need to do is accept Jesus as Lord and Savior of your life.

Pray to Father God for Him to send His Holy Spirit to you to guide you in making a Godly plan for your life.

Because when you do, the answers on what to do and who to do it with will become known to you.

3- Spiritual Warfare: Your Greatest Weapon

The Holy Bible.

Feeds your soul, you gain wisdom and understanding about all things under the sun.

Because The Holy Bible is God’s Lifebook specifically created for you and your life journey!

He gave this to you, me and every soul who has ever been created because He wants us to succeed in all we do.

The Bible will protect you against anything.

Which is why you must carry God’s Word with you wherever you go!

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4- Put On The Armor Of God Almighty

You are at war with unseen enemies, demons and evil spirits led by Satan, the Father of Lies.

To overcome, you must wear the Armor of God!

Ephesians 6:10-17, “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

“Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

“Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

“And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”

Trust and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Pray in earnest for Father God to send you His Spirit of Truth each day.

As a result, you will be protected by the Armor of God Almighty!

When you are engaged in spiritual warfare, Father God gives you the Power of The Holy Spirit to live and work within you.

He does this to provide you with all you need because you are His child.

Love, trust and obey Him and He will protect you from anything!

5- Spiritual Warfare: Recognizing Evil

Simply put, love unites and evil divides.

Demons and evil spirits are Satan’s dividers.

They are relentless in that they will uniquely come at you.

Meaning, every person encounters sins of the flesh to deal with during their life.

View these demons and spirits as Satan’s Vice Presidents of sin as they all have their own sin lane.

Galatians 5:19-21, “Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

When you see or hear evil, turn to God’s Word, pray for Him to clothe you in the Armor of God, and walk away from that situation.

6- Strength In Numbers

As much as you try, do not go it alone because you were born not to be alone.

Created by God, born through your parents who cared for you and raised you.

Moreover, it is for you to find your eternal family, those true followers of Christ here on earth.

For there is God given strength in numbers!

Find a Bible Believing Church and you will find strength for your walk through this life.

Moreover, you in turn will add comfort and strength to others!

Prayer with other believers will ward off satanic attacks, because all you have to do is ask Him.

Matthew 18:19-20, “Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them.”

7- The Power of Christ

A great many disciples traveled throughout the region to preach the gospel, heal and drive out demons.

Luke 10:17-19, “The seventy-two returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in your name!” And he said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.”

By the Grace and Power of Christ, you are saved because you believe and accept Jesus as Lord and Savior.

CONCLUSION: Moreover, believe that by and through the Power of Christ, He will command demons and evil spirits to flee from your life!  Carry this piece of scripture with you everywhere.

Romans 8:31,“What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Closing Note from Dominic: Please send your comments, questions and prayer requests to my personal email, dominic@yourhumblewalk.com.  To visit YourHumbleWalk Christian blog, Click here.

Thanks, Dominic.

“Live Free, Mon Ami!” – Brian Alan Burhoe

 

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LOST DOG FINDER Top 10 Tips for Finding a Lost Dog, Cat or Other Pet

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Lost dog finder – how to find a lost dog, cat or other pet.

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We love ’em, our pets.  We often don’t consider them “pets” — they are family members, giving us complete love.  We know folks who say, “I trust my animals more than people.”

Doris Day famously stated, “I’ve never met an animal I didn’t like, and I can’t say the same thing about people.”

And when one goes missing — we panic!  Nothing more distressing than a missing Loved One.

Recently, when updating my post about Kindness to Animals Week, I said this: “Make sure they are wearing up-to-date identification tags, are microchipped, take a nose print (there’s an app for that!) or join a Lost Dog Finder.”

All of them are essential steps.  The microchip is a bit controversial.  “The pet microchip is a very small computer chip (about the size of a grain of rice) that is implanted between the dog’s shoulder blades (injected underneath the skin usually by your vet). Each chip has its own unique alphanumeric code. Then the dog is registered with the owner’s contact information,” explains canine care expert Athena Andris.  Some folks find microchipping a “medical invasive procedure.”

But there are alternatives.  Here, from dog lover and trainer Athena Andris is a Guest Blog Post:

“Top 10 Tips to Finding Your Lost Dog”

Millions of dogs become lost each year and the main reason they are not reunited with their original owners is due to lack of identification. Either the dog got loose and wasn’t wearing his collar and tags, or perhaps the collar fell off. Whatever the case, the dog will probably end up in a shelter where, at best, he will get adopted by another family and go to a new home or worst case scenario the dog is euthanized.

How could this bad situation have a happy ending?

For those of you who have ever had your dog go missing you are well aware of the panic that sets in. You are frantic and begin searching. But if you have a strategic game plan, your odds of finding your dog quickly are greater. This article is written in hopes to prepare you in advance, in case the unthinkable happens.

Luck alone won’t be the answer to finding your lost dog. If your dog goes missing, here are some things you can do to better your chances of getting your dog back home.

1. Call microchip provider: If you had your dog micro-chipped contact your provider and report that your dog has gone missing.

2. Search the area, talk with neighbors: Walk and/or drive through the area and tell as many people as possible. And encourage them to help you spread the word.

3. Flyers & posters: Hand out flyers and ask businesses to allow you to leave some available on the premises and post in the window. Put posters up wherever you’re allowed.

4. Message machine: Change your message on your answering machine to answer the caller that may have found your lost dog.

5. Offer a reward: Money motivates people to really keep on the look out.

6. Radio stations & other media: Be sure and give pertinent information about where your dog went missing, your pet’s age, weight, breed, color, etc…

7. File missing report: Go to shelters and emergency clinics and file a report on your dog. Check the dogs that were recently turned in as often times dogs that go missing get matted and dirty and may not look like the description you previously gave.

8. Use the internet: Post free ads on sites like Petfinder and Pets911.

9. Check dog parks: Go to the nearest dog parks and tell other dog owners in the area to be on the lookout too.

10. Widen your search: Don’t give up. Continue to widen your search as dogs have been known to roam far away from home.

Thanks, Athena!  These ARE all Good Tips!

So True.

Last Tip: All of the ideas in this post are good ones.  The important thing is to Be Prepared.  Having up-to-date Tags, a Chip or Nose Print is Essential!  You can get low-cost Personalized Cats & Dogs ID Tags on Amazon.  Have one or more of the strategies mentioned here already in place, just in case…

“Live Free, Mon Ami!” – Brian Alan Burhoe

 

About Athena Andris: From a lifetime of experience and research Athena’s turned her knowledge and passion for these furry animals into an entertaining and informative website called Schnauzers Rule. Having owned several dogs from purebreds to mutts, Athena finds owning man’s best friend a necessary component to living a happy life. Schnauzers Rule is a complete owner’s guide to the health and care of the Miniature Schnauzer. This all inclusive website is for the Miniature Schnauzer lover and dog enthusiasts alike.

Site visitors learn how to properly groom, train, care, and housebreak their Miniature Schnauzer. There’s FREE obedience and trick training tips, Schnauzer contests, important dog food facts, and even fun dog craft projects and FREE e-cards to send family & friends. And it’s all waiting just for you at: schnauzers- rule.com Schnauzers Rule! Got Schnauzer?

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TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward from Gunsmoke Episodes – Western Book Review 

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Tales of Gunsmoke.

Gunsmoke TV novel starring Matt Dillon 

TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward from Gunsmoke Episodes – Western Book Review

 

“Remember, Chester,” Matt said; “There was never a horse that couldn’t be rode…”

“… nor a man who couldn’t be throwed!” Chester finished.

Matt was checking his gun.  He put it back in the holster, eased it out, dropped it back in.

Matt said tightly, “If he does down me, you can use your shotgun on him.  Just be careful, if you do.”

The marshal stepped out into the street.

From TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward

 

I’m an Old Boomer.  So I grew up on Westerns.  Thrived on ’em!  Movies — new and classic.  TV.  Books.  Even comic books (especially Dell).

TV had so many personal faves.  Early on it was The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin and Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (“On, you huskies!”).  Later, Have Gun, Will Travel.  Riverboat.  Wyatt Earp.  Maverick.  Bonanza.  And Gunsmoke.  Hands down, Gunsmoke was one of the best Westerns of all time.  And TV’s #1 Western.  Our family certainly gathered around our black-and-white RCA set to watch it every week.

After all these years, I’m still finding Western book titles I missed back in the day.  Here’s my latest discovery I want to share with you: TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward.

Who was Don Ward?

Western writer and editor Don Ward (Donald G Ward, 1911-1984) edited Zane Grey’s Western Magazine for its entire first run (Nov-1946 to Jan-1954).  He followed that by editing two short-lived runs of Luke Short’s Western Magazine and Spur Western Novels.

He was a member of the Western Writers of America.  As such, he edited three popular WWA fiction anthologies: BRANDED WEST (1956), WILD STREETS: Tales of the Famous Frontier Towns (1958) and HOOF TRAILS AND WAGON TRACKS (1959).

His last Western anthology was STURGEON’S WEST (1973), a collection of “Seven unusual stories of the Old West” by Don’s friend Theodore Sturgeon.  Don and Theodore had co-authored some of the stories.

Don Ward also wrote the Western Frontier history title COWBOYS AND CATTLE COUNTRY for the American Heritage Library.  Followed by BITS OF SILVER: Vignettes of the Old West for Hastings House — “Vivid narrative history — Gracefully written, handsomely designed, meticulously researched…”

 

TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward – a Western Book Review…

Gunsmoke by Don Ward Ballantine BooksThis short story collection was originally published as a paperback by Ballantine Books in 1957 as GUNSMOKE — Adventures of Marshal Matt Dillon – “Based on CBS’s Famous TV Program.”  Adapted by Don Ward from original episode scripts.

This new edition I’m reviewing, TALES OF GUNSMOKE: Ten thrilling stories from the classic TV series, is from Wildside Press, printed in 2020.

From the beginning, Gunsmoke was special.  Was it the characters?  The morality tales they told?  Both, I think.

They wanted to create an adult series, gritty, hardboiled, realistic.

They wanted to consider some of the hard truths brought back home by a generation of World War Two veterans.  Gunsmoke creators Norman Macdonnell and John Meston were WWII vets, as were series writers E Jack Neuman, Sam Peckinpah and Gil Doud, among others.  So was James Arness, who had a leg shattered by German machine gun fire at Anzio.  In Gunsmoke, the Civil War was the dramatic source of the same kind of anger, heartbreak and cultural tension.

The stories told in this book are from the half-hour, black-and-white years, 1955, ’56 and ’57.  Dennis Weaver’s character is called Chester Proudfoot (the name also used in the radio series) in the first teleplays.  He would later be called Chester Goode.

The Gunsmoke scripts were penned by writers including John Meston, E Jack Neuman, Harold Swanton, Les Crutchfield, David Victor, Herbert Little Jr, Gil Doud, Kathleen Hite and Sam Peckinpah.  Some yarns in TALES such as “Grass,” “Hickok,” “Jayhawkers” and “There Never Was a Horse” were radio scripts later adapted for television.[1]

And Don Ward turned these into short stories, adding character thoughts, quick descriptions, some backstory and even snippets of frontier history.

And giving us a bona fide Western Classic.

Don Ward Tales of Gunsmoke Wildside Press“Get out of Dodge!” thundered Matt Dillon.  But the gunfighting badman Cope Borden was fresh out of prison and knew his rights.  He had done nothing wrong.  He didn’t have to leave.  Matt had already saved Borden’s life from a group of good citizens who, wrongly believing him to be horse thief, were about to lynch him.

The story “Hot Spell” sees Matt — who choses above all else to serve the Law — facing down the citizens he thinks of as good men.  If the Law is sacred then he must protect Borden a second time and load and use his shotgun against those good men…

Part of the realism of the early Gunsmoke scripts is that they didn’t hide how hard the Old West was on horses.  When bullets fly, horses are bigger targets.  Sometimes a man will even deliberately shoot a horse to get the rider.  Even Matt Dillon did that.  The story “Overland Express” starts with Matt, Chester and a captured killer walking to the Fort Downer road, carrying their saddles.

But getting on the Overland stage wasn’t the end.

Could be a bunch of road agents was waiting ahead to get the rich express box.  And one of the men in the packed stagecoach was part of the gang.  It was going to be a long trip back to Dodge.

This Wildside Press publication is a quality trade paperback and looks good on my homemade pinewood Western bookshelves.  On the back cover there’s a photo of Festus Haggen and Matt facing danger together.  Festus wasn’t in this book — but it’s a blast seeing him anyway.

Loved this book!  It took me back to the days when we avidly gathered around our TV to watch Matt, Miss Kitty, Chester and Doc — and later ol’ Festus.  And Sam was still serving the drinks at the Long Branch bar.  I recommend this one!

 

“Live Free, Mon Ami!” – Brian Alan Burhoe

 

Write His Name in Gunsmoke written by Rom West

“I’m all for anything that increases people’s knowledge about these older, mostly forgotten authors.” – Western writer James Reasoner

Westerns and Northwesterns were our National Dramas, our History, our Mythology.

Where we came from and how we became who we are…

==>> For More, You Have Gotta See Our National Mythmakers — The Western Writers

 

[1] …radio scripts later adapted for television.  “Jayhawkers” and “There Never Was a Horse” didn’t appear till the 1959 TV season.  “Jayhawkers” was Ken Curtis’ first appearance on Gunsmoke, playing the part of a Texas cowboy named Phil Jacks.

Further Reading:

JAMES ARNESS: An Autobiography by James Arness and James E Wise Jr

THE GUNSMOKE CHRONICLES: A New History of Television’s Greatest Western by David R. Greenland

TELEVISION WESTERNS 1950 – 1980 by Lanny Tucker

Gunsmoke cast Matt Dillon, Miss Kitty, Doc & Chester

TALES OF GUNSMOKE by Don Ward from Gunsmoke Episodes – Western Book Review.

For more, see Gunsmoke: the Radio & TV Series.  And to read a short account of the Life & Works of Don Ward, go to Alabama Authors – Donald G Ward.

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CUTE DOG BANDANAS: 2023 Handcrafted Pet Apparel, Cat Accessories

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

Pet apparel.
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“Accessories. Reversible Small Dog Bandanas. Stylish Necktie Scarves. Online Pet Store. Pet Apparel. Handcrafted Pet Clothing. Big Dog Clothing. Smart Cat Gear. Etsy.”

It’s 2023 and “Pet Care” is the Number One Sales Trend in the Western World!

Dog Bandana with Dog bonesWe love our four-legged family members.  We watch their food carefully.  Their health and welfare is always on our minds.  And now we’re dressing them.

In Canada, it began with Dog Sweaters — we’re a cold country and a lot of smaller breeds weren’t fully adapted to Winters in the Great White North.  There was a time when our dogs were tough wolfdogs, huskies, working retrievers and Newfoundland dogs.  Now every breed from around the world dances down our sidewalks.

But it’s no longer just about the cold.

Now it’s more about dressing ’em up for an Outing.  Or even a Photo Op, eh?

It began with bright, eye-catching bandanas.  And now it’s dog dresses, fancy collars, dress ties and even trendy scrunchies.  And more…

Cute Bandana for catsMy Mary Lee, forever handcrafting and painting, is now making pet apparel: from Small Dog Bandanas to Cat Gear.

She’s been sewing since a little girl and has now established her “Paws and Wags Wear” on Etsy: PawsAndWagsWear pet clothing.  Reversible, personalized Cat gear.

She even has willing models for her creations, especially Bella, Tilly and Rusty.

“There are so many nice patterns & fabrics out there,” says Mary Lee.

“I will be busy making lots of bandanas & neckties & toys.”

 

Paws-handmade apparel for pets dogs cats
You Have Gotta See Mary Lee’s Homemade Apparel for Dogs & Cats!
 

“Upscale Pet Clothing. Cute Dog Bandanas. Big Dog Bandanas. Chichi Cat Clothing. Pet Friendly Wear. Pet Supplies.” The list is growing!

In summing up its “Consumer News Trends for 2022 going into 2023,” PRNewswire listed PETS as Number 1, saying:

Cat bandanas and pet apparel“Who doesn’t love giving their furry friends some extra love and attention around the holidays?

“We noticed a slight increase in copy about pet products and pet ownership as we approached the end of 2022 because few things say HAPPY HOLIDAYS to your fur babies more than cute gifts, gadgets, and toys made especially for them.

“Pet stores, especially online pet stores, are growing and companies are noting this trend and offering solutions to make the lives of pet owners easier.”

Here are some examples from the end of the year and into 2023:

    • New PetSmart Data Reveals Over Half of Pet Parents Spend More Time Shopping for Pets than for Some Family Members
    • Attention Pet Parents! Shipt Announces Nationwide Partnership with PetSmart
    • Dogily: This Christmas Show the World Who Your Best Friend Is!
    • BISSELL Eases Holiday Stress and Mess for Rescue Pet Parents by Giving Away Most Powerful Portable Deep Cleaner
    • It’s a Dog(g)’s Life – Snoop Dogg Enters the Pet Accessory Space with the Launch of Snoop Doggie Doggs
    • Global Pet Smart Tracker Market Report 2022: Sector to Reach $1.7 Billion by 2028 at a 9.7% CAGR
    • Pet Diabetes Care Devices Market to Reach $3.5 Billion, Globally, by 2031 at 6.3% CAGR: Allied Market Research
    • Link, the Smart Pet Wearable, announces exclusive animal health partnership with MWI/Amerisource Bergen

Conclusion:

“At year’s end, we were seeing consumers looking forward to a fresh start, centering on how they save and spend their money, improve their physical and mental wellness, and the wellness of their furry family members, too. Sounds like a good start to 2023!” See prnewswire.com/news-trends/.

Pet Toys for Cats & Dogs

 

==>> You Have Gotta See Mary Lee’s Homemade Apparel for Dogs & Cats.  And Her New PET TOYS!  CLICK HERE NOW!

 

 

Cute cocker spaniel

“That’s Not ALL, Folks!”
 

You have to read Mary Lee’s Memories of a Rural Mail Driver: From Kitchen Post Offices & Steam Trains to Personal Data Terminals.

 

CUTE DOG BANDANAS: 2023 Handcrafted Pet Apparel, Cat Accessories.

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LAUREN THE COW by T I Frazier – a Christian Book Review

Posted on January 26, 2023 by Brian Alan Burhoe

A Christian Book Review…

LAUREN THE COW by T I Frazier - a Christian Book Review

 

It’s no secret: for years I’ve ranted about our beloved Animal Stories being relegated to the Children’s Shelf.

Adult fiction, from Jack London’s THE CALL OF THE WILD and WHITE FANG as well as Sir Charles G D Roberts’ Realistic Animal Stories — to André Alexis’s FIFTEEN DOGS and Yevgenia Belorusets’ MODERN ANIMAL have all appeared on Kid’s Lit shelves.

But of course there are great Animal Stories that are written for children (although free to be read by grownups). A new release is Timothy Frazier’s LAUREN THE COW.

“Writer of faith and combat veteran brings an uplifting story of self-belief to young readers.”

As stated in a recent Press Release: “Author T.I. Frazier uses his stories to communicate lessons of strength to his readers. Through his writing, his goal is to change the way people — especially youth — think in order to leave a larger positive footprint on the world.

“His first book achieved this for adults through sharing his personal journey of faith and self-discovery. His newest release is a picture book, LAUREN THE COW, whose heartfelt message inspires young readers to explore their capabilities and always believe in themselves.”

In his story, Lauren is a young Jersey cow who lives with her mom on a farm in the countryside, who has a dream to become a jumping cow. But cows don’t jump…do they? Lauren is determined and begins training in earnest to strengthen her legs and improve her jump height.

She feels confident with each day until a failure makes Lauren doubt herself. When her friend, Tim the fox, encourages her to reach for the sky, that is exactly what Lauren does with a newfound belief in herself….and soars higher than she ever imagined.

This heartfelt story will inspire young readers to try new things, explore their capabilities, and push themselves to achieve their dreams by believing in themselves. Families and educators of young children will welcome a book that will invite further discussion about this important social emotional learning topic.

A great and generous story!  Wonderfully illustrated by Meritxell Andreu!

Christian writer T I FrazierAuthor T.I. Frazier is also the author of FAITH ARISING, a Christian self-help and personal transformation book. Inspirational books & Children’s Stories.

He served in the National Guard for ten years, having been deployed for Operation Enduring Freedom and also serving for a time as a chaplain assistant. His goal, whether through his books or speaking engagements, “is to change the way people — especially youth — think in order to leave a larger positive footprint on the world.”

LAUREN THE COW is his debut children’s book.

If you would like more information about author T.I. Frazier and LAUREN THE COW, visit https://tifrazier.com/lauren-the-cow/.

 

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How the Bear Lost its Tail – A Traditional Bear Folktale RetoldIf so, then you’ve gotta read my retelling of the oldest known Bear Story of them All!  Listen!

“Long ago — when our Sacred Green Earth was young and much more alive — Bear, like his cousins the Wolf and the Fox, had a long beautiful tail.

“One chilled winter day, Bear shuffled down to the lake and saw that Fox was feasting on some fish.  Licking his chops, Bear asked him, ‘Say, Fox, ol’ friend, how did you manage to catch all those fish?’

“The cunning fox saw his chance to make a fool of Bear…”

CLICK HERE TO READ:  HOW THE BEAR LOST ITS TAIL

 

LAUREN THE COW by T I Frazier – a Christian Book Review.

SOURCE Timothy Frazier, PRNewswire & Civilized Bears

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