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Somebody gave me a book for Christmas!
Can we ever have enough books? I don’t think so. Fortunately, some of my friends understand my desire to acquire even more books.
My buddy Pete sent me a new book for Christmas. He mailed it from Des Moines. It was wrapped in pretty paper. I just had to open it.
Pete sent me “Black Sheep and Lame Ducks - the Origins of Even More Phrases We Use Every Day” by Albert Jack. I just learned the origin of the term “maverick”. There was actually a man named Samuel A. Maverick. He was a Texas cattle rancher back in the 19th century. His name went into popular usage after he became known for refusing to brand his cattle because he felt that branding was cruel. Did you know that?
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By Irishguy
December 25, 2011 4:58 PM | Link to this
I recieved 2 books this Christmas, along with a gift card for Barnes and Noble. “Inside the World of ESPN” by Miller and Shales and a coffe table book of WWII Aircraft. I may need a bigger coffee table, that book is 17” by 18”.
By vick
December 25, 2011 10:01 AM | Link to this
SR, ah yes, James Garner aka “Maverick” of the TV series. His portrayal of the handsome card sharp is definitely the “maverick” who comes to mind for those among a certain generation of TV viewers (like me). John McCain tried to get us to associate the name with his brand. That steer didn’t quite make it to market either…by the way, Jim Garner put out a really nifty memoir this year.
By Slightly Right
December 25, 2011 6:55 AM | Link to this
Thats interesting Vick. I guess most folks, like me, associated “maverick”as a card shark or a slickster of some sort. That reminds me of a man I worked with years ago that bought a small farm on Indian Creek Rd and decided he was going to become a gentleman farmer. When I visited him, I noticed that he owned about six mature steers. I asked him when he was going to have them slaughtered,and he grined and said “Oh,I couldn’t do that,they have become like my pets”. I suppose they probably all died of old age.