"Rascal" I come by my name honestly, and have alot of street smarts, which helped me survive, until I got to my home here. I am very loyal, and wish mom would carry me around with her like a baby all day.
Belle Starr's Grave
" Well behaved women rarely make history." *** Her grave as it is today *** I made the trip to Eufaula Oklahoma a couple of weeks ago for a family get together. I was going to visit the grave site of Belle Starr on this trip, but read up on the burial location before going. The site is rather run down, on private property and on a dead end road. You have to rustle up the owners and tramp through an unkempt weedy trail. The original stone has been removed or is gone from what I understand, so I decided not to go. I find this disheartening, that a well known historical figure, albeit outlaw, from the old west does not have a more revered grave site. I think the sad fact is, most of the famous people we know from that time have also been left in obscure places and have faded away, forgotten. ***Her grave as it was originally*** Belle Starr was "The Bandit Queen," associated with Jesse James and the Youngers. She once made the comment to a newspaper reporter -" I ...
Rascal looks like a Rasal....but a sweet one!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. I'm going to have to show my daughter your blog. She so much wants a place, in the future after she finishes her vet degree, that she can rescue dogs. I'm glad that there are people who take care of all of these animals. We have 3 dogs and 4 birds and they keep me busy!
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