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"Don't let it end this way, tell them I said something" were reportedly the last words Pancho ever breathed ,as the assassin was swiftly ending Pancho's life. I hope to show others that Pancho didn't die in vain. Born Jun 5, 1878, his mother named him Jose Doroteo Arango Arambula. He was born in La Coyotada, San Juan del Rio, Durango Mexico. He died July 20, 1923 at only 45 years of age.His people called him Fransisco "Pancho" Villa, El Centauro del Norte. (The Centaur of the North) Pancho is buried in Mexico City, at the Monument to the Revolution. His rank of General of Mexico in the antireectionista revolutionary forces is what had eventually gotten him killed. |
| Growing up in Missouri, son of a railroad switchman, John G. "Black Jack" Pershing taught in a rural school for black children at age 17. He saved his money to pay for his college education. In 1881 he sat for the entrance exam for the United States Military Academy. He began at West Point in 1882 and graduated 30th in his class. He served as class president and captain of cadets. Pershing received a commission in the cavalry and was soon ordered to the Western frontier to fight Indians. He earned his first combat citation under the command of General Nelson A. Miles. Pershing also participated in the battle at Wounded Knee. |
| "Instead of Praying for Great and Beautiful things for those you resent, Pray for only God's will in their lives. What if God isn't ready for them to have these Great and Beautiful things?" St . Jerome @ ragpickers. |
| This day has been rough, I seem to be lacking motivation to write, or to do much of anything. A dentist appointment this morning kept me from work, I have felt groggy and tired. I am in a funk over the last few days, the instances with my daughter. I only hope that she is okay. Hopefully she will find the right path. Jennifer has been supportive, of me but I know it is wearing on her as well. I know life must go on. I need to focus on a regular routine. Consistency will simplify my life. On a better note my little garden is looking good. I have green tomatoes on the vines, and the bell peppers and jalepenos are shining. Today I spotted a watermelon beginning to grow. How have I missed it? Hiding in the vines? I have to take the family pet to the vet tomorrow, she is scheduled to be spayed, but I think she may be soon having puppies. Jennifer joked that we would be grandparents! That made me smile. Chaos, has to stop. Today I pray for peace, and security. I am a simple man and want to have a simple, worry free life. My program tells me to Give it to God. Sometimes that is easier said than done. I read in 1st Peter out of the Bible tonight. "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of suffering" Thank you God that I am not alone.. |
| Today it's a Monte Cristo in the ash tray. Topo Chico with Lime is my beverage. Today could have been worse than yesterday. I feel worn and beaten. How could my sweet kind daughter have gone astray? I didn't raise her to be this way. Life goes on and I pray she will learn from her mistakes. I have to just say no. I that tears me up. Easier said than done, but I know it's best for her and I. Townes Van Zandt songs and a good cigar will help. Your prayers and thoughts for me are welcome. The cigar is getting cold. Spends my money like water falls.. loves me like I want her too.. My guitar rings a melody.. <TOWNES VAN ZANDT> FLYIN' SHOES. |
| 10 FACTS ABOUT PANCHO VILLA 1 - Pancho Villa wasn't his real name. He changed his name after murdering a bandit who was raping his sister. His real name was Doroteo Arango. He joined a gang of highwaymen after the incident and adopted the name after his grandfather. 2 - Pancho Villa was a skilled horseman. He not only commanded the most feared cavalry in the world, he rode with them into battle. He spent so much time on horseback that he earned the nickname the Centaur of the North. 3 - Pancho Villa never drank alcohol. 4 - Pancho didn't want to be President of Mexico, he only wanted to unseat the Dictator Porfirio Diaz. He was a huge supporter of Franscisco Madero for the office. After Madero's death Pancho never whole heartedly supported anyone. He only wanted a high rank in Military office. 5 - in spite of the fact that Pancho had no ambitions he proved a knack for public administration while serving as Governor of the Mexican state of Chihuahua 1913-1914. He sent his men to help with harvest, repair railway and telegraph lines, and imposed ruthless codes of law and order even to his own men. 6 - Villa personally killed many men, but some jobs were just too dirty. In these cases he used a sociopathic hitman. Rodolfo Fierro who was extremely loyal and absolutely fearless. 7 - Villa was a skilled military commander, proving his skills time and time again. In the battle of Zacatecas, Villa soundly defeated a massive federal force of trained, armed soldiers. His cavalry was the best in the world at that time. 8 - Pancho brought the Mexican Revolution to US Soil. 9 - The revolution made Pancho a very wealthy man. Villa a penniless bandit in 1910 retired from the revolution in 1920 with a large ranch, livestock, a pension and land and money for his men. 10- Although most Historians Blame Alvaro Obregon for the death of Pancho Villa. He was coldy gunned down in the streets of Parral in 1923. Parts of his death still remain a mystery. |
| The Cohiba Red Dot cigar I smoke is smooth. The smoke is aromatic and I enjoy the woody taste and the relaxation it brings. I am drinking a fruity San Pellegrino. Italian water "fancy water for a fancy man" Jennifer would say. It's flavor is grand, and it quenches my thirst and moistens my pallet. It complements the cigar very well. Today I have been lazy. I know tomorrow I must accomplish a few things. I hope to work on my writing. A past time that I enjoy. I also need to do the responsible things as an Adult I must do. I have moved out of my place and into hers. I spent most all of my time there anyway. I now live here and I help with the yard and the chores, I hope to contribute more to the bills and the day to day operations of the home. I work in the town that I now live, so being closer to my job has definitely been more convenient. Not to mention how much our relationship has grown since we have begun cohabitating. I love her more each day and she is the one I choose to spend the majority of my time with. Lately, however, my house has been empty and neglected. My daughter began staying there without my consent and made more of a mess of the place than a help. I had to take her key away today. Something that I found hard, but necessary. Another Adult thing I had to walk through I don't have to walk alone today, I have Jennifer and I have God. I know the difference between right and wrong. I know I have my burdens but I work towards a solution. I don't have to carry the weight of them today. I gain a new perspective. I see life a little differently than before. My life isn't all about the fame and glory I seek. It's about accepting and being willing and open to new ideas. There are consequences for my actions. There are rewards for good deeds and there is pain even when I am doing the right thing. The feelings I feel are natural and its okay for a grown man to cry. I am able to ask for help and guidance. It is okay for me to say I just don't know. Life is good even when I have bad moments. I can reflect on my day and ask God to direct my thinking. I am thankful for the positive vibes I receive today in my life. I posted earlier about tough love is sometimes best. But now I think Love is best by the Grace and Mercy of a Loving God who has shown me a light in the darkest of places. I have found a true companion to walk through the good and the bad times with. I believe God Gave me her to teach me how to Love unconditionally. She is my anchor in rough waters. She is my rock to keep me balanced. In this dark dirty world the sun still shines light and the tears will come to wash away the stains. The fire on my cigar has burned out, and the fancy water can now stands empty on my desk. I am relaxed and in a peaceful disposition. |
| In order for children to learn how to do hard things, you have to let them go through hard times. There is no way to truly master something without experiencing it- SARA BEAN M.Ed A quote I definitely needed to read tonight.. Sometimes tough love is the best love. It is hard but I have to push through the pain and be the parent. My teenaged daughter is trying hard to grow up too fast and I have at times allowed her to have her way because it is the "easier, softer, way". Today I choose not to allow her to take advantage of me or abuse my property. She cursed and me and told me she hated me because I wouldn't allow her to do as she pleased. I am thankful for the support system I have, My girlfriend was very supportive and gave good advice in this situation. Her mother did as well. Today I am able to stand in a United Front with my ex wife, and even her new love. I don't know what the outcome will be. I do know that everything happens for a reason. I know I didn't raise her to act the way she is acting. Is this just a phase? Did I give my parents the same heartache? I believe in the power of prayer. God is interceding right now in this situation. Do you feel the presence and the power of his glory? When I stop trying to control things and let God take over, my life gets better. I am learning to be a better father to my children, and I hope to teach them right from wrong. Sometimes they will have to go through the fire to see the light. |
| "Never do anything wrong to make a friend or to keep one; the man who requires you to do so, is dearly purchased at a sacrifice. Deal kindly, but firmly with all your classmates; you will find it the policy which wears best. Above all do not appear to others what you are not" -- GENERAL ROBERT E LEE Wise words from a wise man, I spent years trying to be what I thought other people wanted me to be. It is a much better life today, just being me. I never fit in to any click I hung with all of them. I wear a cowboy hat but does that make me a cowboy? I happen to wear a cowboy hat with my flip flops. I smoke good cigars from Cuba, and drink water from Mexico. But I am neither Cuban, nor Mexican. I like all genre of Music. but I don't classify myself by that either. I love horses and dogs,cats, and sometimes children. (Really I do...I have been known to say I don't) You can learn a lot from any of them. I try to learn something new everyday. When I stop learning, I guess I'll be dead. In High School I raised and showed pigs and sheep. I won Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion with some show chickens. I didn't know anything about showing chickens but I won. I like chickens, and roosters. Maybe, my spirit animal is the Rooster. Up early and always on the lookout. Sometimes they can be loud and obnoxious. They are hard to tame, Roosters, but it can be done. Willie Nelson sang "I grew up a dreamin' of bein' a cowboy and lovin' the cowboy way" The cowboy way of life is one I have always dreamed of. I try to work hard and do the next right thing. I try to be a man of my word. If I tell ya I am going to do it I usually figure out how, Sometimes, you may have to remind me. But I will get it done. I love the desert and the mountains. I like nature. The West Texas skies that are everchanging. "I got peace of mind and elbow room I love the smell of the sage in bloom," said Chris LeDoux.," and you know why I live underneath those Western Skies" I love Texas, the bluebonnets and the Alamo, the Rio Grande, and the Pecos river. The clear blue water at Balmoreah, and the sunset over Terlingua. Dallas days and Fort Worth nights. The Houston Astros and the San Antonio Spurs. Texas Rangers are the greatest lawmen who ever lived. Waylon Jennings sings " She's a good hearted woman lovin a good timin' man" , I am in love with a beautiful girl. I have been in relationships in the past but I feel like this is the one. I am amazed every day that she is in my life. What a random day.. Oh the thoughts in my mind.. O I suppose I will stop procrastinating and go do something productive. |
| There's a sayin' out West, and it's true, I'll allow, That a man who can't drink from the track of a cow Ain't much of a cowboy; for where punchers ride, There ain't babblin' brooklets on every side, For a waddy to drink from when joggin; around. He waters, like cattle, wherever it's found. -S.Omar Barker, "THIRSTY COWBOYS" Through drought or flood , the cattle still have to be tended Much like the US mail, the cowboy (or a soldier) is as dependable as they come. The West was won by men like this who worked rain,sleet,or snow. From sun up to sun down. They will do what has to be done. |
| The story that has always provoked my interest in Pancho Villa was first told to me when I was very young. My Great Great Grandparents were sheep herders. My Great Grandfather Zack was herding sheep one day when Pancho raided them and stole some sheep, for his men to eat. My Great Grandfather tried to fight them, Pancho Villa returned and gifted Zack a Colt pistol so that he would have a way of defending himself. Not sure whether or not this story is fact or fiction, we have not ever been able to prove or disprove the story, so in my mind I believe it really happened. Why would my family lie about such an event? I was having a conversation today with my co worker. She told me of a similar event, her grandparents used to let Pancho swap his tired horses for fresh ones at their ranch. Pancho gave them gifts, and they helped him and his men along the way until they became fearful of legal penalty for aiding him and his Army. |
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