March 16, 2025
Here's another take on last weekend's ceremony:
Russell True Is Honored as 2026 True Westerner
Meanwhile, I had a very nice sit down talk with James Townsend recently and here is that gabfest:
Here's a little sketch from this morning that I like because it's so loosy goosie:
Daily Mini-Whip Out: "Gunfighter Goosie"Stepping Down vs. Retiring
I had at least five people come up to me last Saturday night and ask me what I am going to do in December "when I retire." To repeat, I am not retiring. I am simply stepping down as executive editor of True West magazine. I will still be one of the primary owners of this storied publication and I want it to survive and thrive with new blood. Here's a former president who agrees with me:
"It's fair to say that 80% of the world's problems involve old men hanging on and who are afraid of death and insignificance, and they won't let go."
—Barack Obama
Well, not only do I want to let go of the editorial product, I intend to be seriously involved in the stewardship of the magazine. I want to hand the reins to someone who knows how to ride a very frisky horse. Speaking of aging out, I just got a call from my step-father Lou Cady, Jr. who is turning 105 this coming October. I told him I was going to catch up with him and he laughed and told me he wanted to buy a subscription for his music teacher. He's threatening to start a musical career and I suggested perhaps we start a band. He laughed and told me he's heard my drumming and needs someone with a little more maturity.
"Hey, Grandpa, get off the stage!"
—Another old Kingman Guy who is as old as me but crankier
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