Living the Code |
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In the Old West, there was an unwritten code of behavior. This code was passed on both verbally, and by the actions of men and women. Western writer Zane Grey first chronicled it as the “Code of the West.” This code stressed integrity, self-reliance and accountability. It relied on cooperation with neighbors in finding solutions to problems. Thankfully, this “code” is alive and well today. Not only individuals, but city and county governments are operating based on this code of behavior. We at Chronicle of the Old West believe strongly that this code was important in making the United States the preeminent country it is today. And its continued practice is important in making sure we continue as a strong democratic country. We have taken the various elements of “The Code,” condensed them and did a little modernizing of the words. But lest you fret, they maintain the same power that they did 150 years ago. |
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We all have a friend, or maybe even more than one friend, who always seems to have things happen to them. If there’s one cow pie in the field, they step in it. Or maybe they get curious about things like, “What would happen if I lassoed a buffalo?” Well, I have such a friend. His name is Cowboy Joe. Every time I see him, he has another story to tell. But, the great thing about Cowboy Joe is that even though he gets himself into some of the strangest situations, he’s philosophical about them. For instance, after stepping in that cow pie, he learned that you have to watch where you step when there’s a lot of bull around. As for lassoing the buffalo, well, I don’t think anyone’s that stupid. What I’m going to do here is to pass on to you some of the stories that Cowboy Joe has told me. I cannot vouch for their authenticity, but quite possibility, we can learn from them anyway. |
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Our current story from Living the Code... |
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GIVING UP John Wesley Powell was a self-trained naturalist and a one-armed explorer The expedition was under funded, and the unknown river was treacherous. Almost daily the expedition was on the brink of disaster. Then, on August 27, the party heard the roar of a giant rapid. When they investigated it, they found the worst rapids yet. According to Powell, “the billows are huge and I fear our boats could not ride them.” The three men would have lived if they had gone the distance. If you want to read past stories, click HERE.
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who had lost the other arm during the Civil War. He became enthralled with the continental United States’ last piece of unmapped wilderness along the Colorado River that included the Grand Canyon. In May of 1869 Powell, eleven men and four wooden boats started the decent down the Colorado River and through the Grand Canyon.
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