After the roar of the rink, a life of quiet good works
I was quite moved by Bob Hohler's article about Bobby Orr ("No. 4 to history, No. 1 to many in need," Page A1 , September 29 , 2013).
I am of a generation that remembers how great he was as our Number 4 on the Boston Bruins. Orr could have done many things with his life after his playing days were over. To read how he had taken his fame down this altruistic path of helping others, in such a quiet and humble manner, really touched me.
As a social worker, I know how much need is out there. I'm not religious, but I would say Orr is a saint.
SCORE !! #4 Bobby Orr . . .
Where were you when all the Orr stuff was happening? We were in our apartment in Rockland, Massachusetts 1967 - 1972. Every Tuesday and Thursday we would watch channel 38 at 7:30pm. The following morning at Reliable Fence Company we would talk hockey. Girls and guys included. Everyone loved the Bruins.
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The latest book on Edward Sherriff Curtis was wonderful, "Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher," winner of the National Book Award.
When the Indians who fought at Greasy Grass were interviewed by Curtis, they said Custer watched Reno get creamed and did nothing about it. No one had asked the Indians about what they saw that day until Curtis did in 1904. Gaul, Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse were all there.
At the end of each chapter, after the story behind each famous photograph, there is THE PHOTO. Acoma, Geronimo, Custer's Crow scouts at Little Big Horn, Canyon DeChelly, the Alaska Indians, Chief Joseph, the Mojave girl, Teddy Roosevelt, and the Hopi maidens, to name only a few.
Wow!
Six pages to go in the casita tonight. I am sorry to see it end. Curtis only died in 1952 at age eighty four. I started collecting Indian post cards years ago, not realizing that most of the images were his. Kathleen Gregory from Albuquerque was the first person to ever bring his name up. I wasn't really paying attention until then. Just more reasons to love and visit the southwest.
You too will become a fan after reading this book.
Carlos Benito Gregory: great book gift! Muchas Gracias!
Hasta pronto (see you soon),
Tocino
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