tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post645909184732812758..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: The Most Beloved Cowboy by Sarah J. McNealCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-51344211422299334242015-06-25T08:38:39.782-05:002015-06-25T08:38:39.782-05:00Bev, it amazes me, too. What really astounds me is...Bev, it amazes me, too. What really astounds me is the people who came from absolutely nothing and became a huge success. Many of us work hard pursuing our dreams, but never achieve such success. So, what is that magic formula? I have no idea. Greatness must send out some kind of vibe that calls to people. LOL<br />I'm terrified of flying, but I am drawn to planes, especially biplanes. I love to look at them and dream about being a medical bush pilot. Crazy. Your husband sounds very talented and interesting to talk to.<br />Thank you so much for coming by and commenting. I really appreciate it.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-28546405927772149312015-06-24T12:00:37.711-05:002015-06-24T12:00:37.711-05:00Sarah, I knew a few things about Will but never re...Sarah, I knew a few things about Will but never realized what a marvelous, talented and brilliant man he really was. Thanks so much for sharing his exciting life, dreams and accomplishments. What a character--we should all be so lucky and blessed with such a rich and full life. Great pictures too. Think I'll have my hubby read this one as he volunteers and rebuilds antique airplanes at the Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, NY and I know he'll enjoy this as much as I did. Again thanks. Beverly Wells authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248685758575824289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-7382315438614523392015-06-21T08:45:16.320-05:002015-06-21T08:45:16.320-05:00Ashley, I always felt Will Rogers had a sort of pe...Ashley, I always felt Will Rogers had a sort of peace-love way of being and his jokes about politics and humanity made us all feel on the same level no matter our economics or origins. We sure could use a Will Rogers today. I lived my youth in the Bob Hope era, a man so like Will Rogers must have been in his time. Bob Hope gave me a calm equilibrium about life on planet Earth, even when things were in turmoil. These two men were like buffers between the harshness of the world and our personal sanity. <br />Thank you so much for coming, Ashley. It makes me happy to know you also thought highly of Will Rogers.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-4162919206077883382015-06-20T22:13:31.333-05:002015-06-20T22:13:31.333-05:00Sarah J, I love Will Rogers, and often quote him. ...Sarah J, I love Will Rogers, and often quote him. I remember watching a movie about him as a kid. It starred his son, Will Rogers, Jr., portraying his dad, and Jane Wyman as his wife. Will Rogers and his wife had a beautiful romance. I also saw The Will Rogers Follies years ago in Fort Worth with Larry Gatlin (The Gatlin Brothers) playing Will. Excellent musical. I recommend it to anyone not familiar with Will Rogers and his life. The show-stopping song Will-a-Mania is one of my favorites and tells the impact and influence he had on the country, and how people from all walks of life just loved him. Great post!!! Ashley Kath-Bilskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14073164133698225798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-77902950314203178202015-06-19T23:38:58.903-05:002015-06-19T23:38:58.903-05:00Caroline, I can't remember where the statue re...Caroline, I can't remember where the statue resides. It could be in Lubbock. Thank you so much for coming. I appreciate it.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-91725170315602290502015-06-19T15:29:07.787-05:002015-06-19T15:29:07.787-05:00Sara, that photo of the statue looks like the one ...Sara, that photo of the statue looks like the one at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Loved the post.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-75595747864932500622015-06-18T22:05:27.962-05:002015-06-18T22:05:27.962-05:00Say it isn't so, Cheryl. I can't believe y...Say it isn't so, Cheryl. I can't believe you haven't gone to see his museum right there in OK. I am afraid of flying, but I am fascinated with aviators. Weird, huh? If money , fear and smarts didn't matter, I think it would be great to be a medical bush pilot on Alaska. Oh yeah. And not loving the cold either, but what adventures there would be.<br />The thing I find most remarkable is how everyone moved around from one end of Earth to another--even back when horses were the only transportation. <br />Just imagine what we could do if we had the money we make now, but back then when a penny would buy a bag of candy. Nice.<br />Thank you for taking the time to come visit me. I hope you're feeling good and happy.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-54658046857211204422015-06-18T21:43:00.712-05:002015-06-18T21:43:00.712-05:00Sarah, I really enjoyed this post about our Native...Sarah, I really enjoyed this post about our Native Son, Will Rogers. Do you know, I have never been to the museum in Claremore? I told my husband, we are doing some day trips this summer -- and that's going to be one of them. Our major airport here in OKC is called Will Rogers World Airport, and the small airport for private planes is Wiley Post Airport--I live right in the flight path for it. <br /><br />You know what amazes me is the amount of disposable income it seems like so many of these people had "back in the day". Living in NY, coming back to OK, etc. And wow, for him to make even $140 a week was a tremendous amount of money!<br /><br />Very interesting, Sarah. His father was very powerful and influential in the Cherokee government here. <br /><br />Hugs,<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-38502472869924571792015-06-18T18:47:48.822-05:002015-06-18T18:47:48.822-05:00Thanks, Lyn. I took my research to several sites a...Thanks, Lyn. I took my research to several sites and the official Will Rogers website. There was so much information I couldn't get it all on this blog. The one thing that was consistent throughout was his kindness and humbleness. He was just plain lovable. It was kind of sad that his father just couldn't see his worth.<br />Thank you so much for dropping by. I've been gettin' kinda lonesome here.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-15101178956676185552015-06-18T17:34:37.050-05:002015-06-18T17:34:37.050-05:00Wow! You really did your research for this one, Sa...Wow! You really did your research for this one, Sarah. What a fascinating man he was! I learned a lot about him. Thanks for sharing!Lyn Hornerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596495172490672271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-16854069081200140472015-06-18T16:42:37.149-05:002015-06-18T16:42:37.149-05:00Yes, I thought Will was quite the handsome young m...Yes, I thought Will was quite the handsome young man. He seemed like one of those guys who aged we'll, too. Thank you for your kind remarks, Joanne.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-89338578494697147222015-06-18T16:03:20.079-05:002015-06-18T16:03:20.079-05:00Hello Sarah, a great article. I really enjoyed it....Hello Sarah, a great article. I really enjoyed it. Will was quite the dashing young cowboy wasn't he? Great photos. All the best to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05981543474791174293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-33184965671894588252015-06-18T14:24:26.991-05:002015-06-18T14:24:26.991-05:00Celia, I'm so glad to see you...even though I ...Celia, I'm so glad to see you...even though I messed up the date. <br />I've always liked Will Rogers. I think we hat drew me to him was the way he spoke, so quiet and unassuming. He was so funny and yet, always humble.<br />I didn't know much of this information about him, either. Research is a wonderful thing. I love digging into all these factoids about people I admire.<br />Thank you so much for coming. I was beginning to think I confused everyone with the date.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-16993617510293273472015-06-18T13:29:28.876-05:002015-06-18T13:29:28.876-05:00Why was he so lovable? I suppose he was born that ...Why was he so lovable? I suppose he was born that way. Easy-going, happy, wise, even-tempered--quite a guy. I actually didn't know about his Cherokee ancestry. In fact, I didn't know most of the facts you wrote about. And he was very intelligent, even though he didn't think he was.<br />This was worth waiting an extra day for! Haha.<br />Thanks, Sarah..you wrote a great post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.com