In the Old West, there was an unwritten code of behavior. This code was passed on both verbally, and by the actions of men and women. Western writer Zane Grey first chronicled it as the “Code of the West.” This code stressed integrity, self-reliance and accountability. It relied on cooperation with neighbors in finding solutions to problems. Thankfully, this “code” is alive and well today. Not only individuals, but city and county governments are operating based on this code of behavior. We at Chronicle of the Old West believe strongly that this code was important in making the United States the preeminent country it is today. And its continued practice is important in making sure we continue as a strong democratic country.
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Our current story from MICE IN A HOLE Two young mice were walking in a The two mice jumped and jumped. The mice at the top, seeing the futility of their effort, started yelling, “Stop jumping. You’ll never make it. Just give up.” One of the mice took their advice, stopped jumping, laid down and died. The other mouse kept jumping. Finally he jumped high enough to get his front paws on the edge of the hole, and pulled himself out of the hole. All of his friends came around him and congratulated him. One of them said, “We were telling you it was no use to keep struggling. Why did you keep it up?” “Oh!” said the mouse. “I’m hard of hearing. I thought you were encouraging me.” Two morals: Go the distance, and be a good friend and neighbor. Two young mice were walking in a The two mice jumped and jumped. The mice at the top, seeing the futility of their effort, started yelling, “Stop jumping. You’ll never make it. Just give up.” One of the mice took their advice, stopped jumping, laid down and died. The other mouse kept jumping. Finally he jumped high enough to get his front paws on the edge of the hole, and pulled himself out of the hole. All of his friends came around him and congratulated him. One of them said, “We were telling you it was no use to keep struggling. Why did you keep it up?” “Oh!” said the mouse. “I’m hard of hearing. I thought you were encouraging me.” Two morals: Go the distance, and be a good friend and neighbor.
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