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Western movies used the same scenarios over and over. Story lines included: cattle rustlers, prospectors, stage coach companies, cattle drives, drought, anthrax disease, inheritance of a ranch, lynchings, and last but not least, quicksand! Even soap operas can't beat that list of calamities! That's why "Calamity Jane" is not on their rolling of credits!

My Dad introduced me to the western sagas. As a little girl I faithfully watched “Hopalong Cassidy,” even drank my coffee from a Hoppy mug. I guess that got your attention! Mom filled it with milk and added a few drops of coffee. I was fickle and later my favorites were “Roy Rogers” and “My Friend Flicka.” It must have been a solid foundation, and certified me to become the wife of a Westerns fanatic! Popcorn loses it's appeal without a good western movie!

Earlier in my list of story themes I mentioned quicksand. Just the thought of sinking in the muck and mire makes me want to squirm. That must be among the most terrifying ways to die, so slow and unrelenting. The only hope is that Trigger will hear the cries for help!

In life we have no silver screen happy endings. At times we are sinking and can find no means of escape. “I waited patiently for The Lord, and He tuned to me and heard my cry for help. He brought me up from a desolate pit, out of the muddy clay ( quicksand) and set my feet on a rock, making my steps secure (Psalms 40: 1-2)”. Together we safely ride off into the sunset...

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