tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post9094929108329517793..comments2024-03-25T12:21:56.752-05:00Comments on Sweethearts Of The West: Erastus "Deaf" Smith--a Texas HeroCaroline Clemmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-82313482819423816622012-02-19T19:14:30.566-06:002012-02-19T19:14:30.566-06:00Cheryl--it's funny how some foods turn us off....Cheryl--it's funny how some foods turn us off. I love celery, and love to buy a big thick clump, cut it up, slice it into soup or salad, and I eat bits throughout the whole procedure.<br />Thanks for reading about this man...he was truly a Texas hero.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-83940907762815655382012-02-19T12:06:20.007-06:002012-02-19T12:06:20.007-06:00Celia, what an interesting post--as always! You co...Celia, what an interesting post--as always! You come up with some of the neatest things. I didn't know about Deaf Smith. I think that corn salad recipe looks fantastic, but will have to substitute something for the celery as we don't like that (I know, my mom always lamented the fact that I didn't like celery, but I met a man who didn't either and I married him!)LOL Thanks for a great post--loved learning about Deaf Smith!<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-66163747532120153062012-02-18T19:21:34.729-06:002012-02-18T19:21:34.729-06:00Jacquie--wow, how interesting about your dad sayin...Jacquie--wow, how interesting about your dad saying "Deef Smith." I do not know how he lost his eyesight, but I believe it happened close to the end of his life. Who knows the real facts? But he definitely was a great man.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-31420704431929546412012-02-18T19:20:10.603-06:002012-02-18T19:20:10.603-06:00Virginia--not even close to your recipes! Thanks, ...Virginia--not even close to your recipes! Thanks, though, for your comment.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-64188774063219340602012-02-18T19:19:39.127-06:002012-02-18T19:19:39.127-06:00Tanya--I understand he had a slight amount of hear...Tanya--I understand he had a slight amount of hearing, not enough for conversation or words, but loud sounds. Also, I believe he at one time had a sidekick who acted as his ears. Speculation, all around, but I did read that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-58279147592521832162012-02-18T19:18:22.877-06:002012-02-18T19:18:22.877-06:00Paisley--I, too, marvel at the accomplishments of ...Paisley--I, too, marvel at the accomplishments of handicapped people. We really don't know out limits, do we, until we read about someone so much worse off and how much they did.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-66571112437059717392012-02-18T19:17:06.352-06:002012-02-18T19:17:06.352-06:00Caroline--you're welcome. Even the most obscur...Caroline--you're welcome. Even the most obscure personality can become a great hero.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-52766423220761893592012-02-18T19:16:32.574-06:002012-02-18T19:16:32.574-06:00Anna--really? That's where you live? I'd l...Anna--really? That's where you live? I'd love to see that reactment. Thanks for the note.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-82805159263950323762012-02-18T19:15:49.974-06:002012-02-18T19:15:49.974-06:00Jillian--dig away. That's what I love about th...Jillian--dig away. That's what I love about these historical figures. You can always learn more, and usually, they become even more entrancing. Thanks for commenting.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-50210551294547401322012-02-18T18:26:27.964-06:002012-02-18T18:26:27.964-06:00I didn't know who you were talking about until...I didn't know who you were talking about until you said it was pronounced "Deef," which tells me I learned from an oral source--probably my dad. I knew about his later exploits but not his life story, nor did I know he lost his eyesight. Do you know how that happened? What a tragedy for a deaf man to lose his sight. But what an amazing man.Jacquie Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17361793932364487636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-11961906858071251642012-02-18T14:33:31.523-06:002012-02-18T14:33:31.523-06:00Terrific post! Recipe sounds nice & tangy!Terrific post! Recipe sounds nice & tangy!Virginia Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09960370038323930029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-5182648008927815582012-02-18T12:42:37.732-06:002012-02-18T12:42:37.732-06:00Hi Celia , wonderful post as always. I never knew ...Hi Celia , wonderful post as always. I never knew about this oh so interesting man, and I always love learning something new. I wonder if he used some kind od gesturing to communicate...paper and pen. Excellent job both him and you!Tanya Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08580821680629254085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-872172006816796042012-02-18T12:28:16.054-06:002012-02-18T12:28:16.054-06:00Isn't it something the spirit of someone who h...Isn't it something the spirit of someone who has a handicap to overcome can rise above it to great heights. You really have to admire them for what they accomplish. I loved hearing about Deaf Smith, Celia. Texas certainly has an abundance of heroes and heroines. :)Paisley Kirkpatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06401039126457210324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-82690301606902106262012-02-18T12:16:37.967-06:002012-02-18T12:16:37.967-06:00I've always had a fondness for Deaf Smith. Tha...I've always had a fondness for Deaf Smith. Thanks for sharing this great tale.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-85960258634098731182012-02-18T11:24:26.691-06:002012-02-18T11:24:26.691-06:00Great , Celia. I've heard of Deaf Smith, but ...Great , Celia. I've heard of Deaf Smith, but not his life story. I live less than 10 miles from the San Jacinto Battleground and have visited it on occasion. They'll have the reenactment of that battle in April 21st this year.Anna Kathryn Lanierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10607469543348819190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-4178512934319912012-02-18T09:07:41.951-06:002012-02-18T09:07:41.951-06:00What a wonderful history lesson this morning. I...What a wonderful history lesson this morning. I'd never heard of this gentleman and his story is so intriguing. I'm going to dig further. Thanks for whetting my appetite, Celia.Jillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08153037458860004412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-38261208098626711092012-02-18T09:07:38.757-06:002012-02-18T09:07:38.757-06:00Maggie--I, too, just wonder at the man...I mean, h...Maggie--I, too, just wonder at the man...I mean, how can you be a scout and be deaf? There's a little more to the story--it's been told that he had a sidekick at one time who helped him "hear." Good idea, huh? <br />Thanks for visiting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-54554645567982999252012-02-18T09:06:06.836-06:002012-02-18T09:06:06.836-06:00Sarah--just imagine how much history all the state...Sarah--just imagine how much history all the states combined has! Wow, what fodder for more novels--right??? <br />I love North Carolina-although I was there only once, when asked "if you had to live somewhere else, what place would you choose? My answer? North Carolina! Honest!<br />I think you'll like the corn salad. Thanks so much for droppiing by this morning.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-49438347558305205432012-02-18T09:03:07.853-06:002012-02-18T09:03:07.853-06:00Linda--you will love this salad. Even leftover in ...Linda--you will love this salad. Even leftover in a tightly closed Tupperware, it stays crisp until every bite is gone.<br />Glad you enjoyed reading about this great man--I wonder how he did so much without hearing. Amazing. Thanks for commenting!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272417114895975742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-71175399071270637322012-02-18T09:03:07.317-06:002012-02-18T09:03:07.317-06:00Morning, Celia! I wonder how this deaf guy was abl...Morning, Celia! I wonder how this deaf guy was able to do so much. I can see how he became a folk legend. I am always amazed at how folks rise to overcome obstacles. Thanks for brightening my morning with down home Texas truths.Maggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-61350719341976969242012-02-18T08:54:57.452-06:002012-02-18T08:54:57.452-06:00I am amazed that I have never heard of "Deaf ...I am amazed that I have never heard of "Deaf Smith" before. Great Texas history kesson today. There is so much to learn about each and every state. I still don't know so much about my own state of North Carolina--except there is supposed to be some Big Foot roaming the mountains. LOL Thanks for the recipe, too. Liked your blog today.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1822452633282744192.post-80495564243164001902012-02-18T08:07:14.798-06:002012-02-18T08:07:14.798-06:00Good morning, Celia. What a great story. And what ...Good morning, Celia. What a great story. And what an inspiring man "Deaf" was. I love learning about these facts of your beloved state. No wonder you write such good Texas stories. And I'm going to copy and try out this recipe very soon. Thanks for including that. Happy weekend to all. LindaLinda Swifthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749255692298669394noreply@blogger.com