“GO WEST, YOUNG MAN, GO WEST” was an expression first used by John Babsone Lane Soule in the Terre Haute Express in 1851. It appealed to Horace Greeley, who rephrased it slightly in an editorial in the New York Tribune on 13 July 1865: “Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.” When the phrase gained popularity, Greeley printed Soule’s article to show the source of his inspiration. The phrase captured the imaginations of clerks, mechanics, and soldiers returning from the Civil War, many of whom moved west to take up a homestead.
21 responses to ““Destiny is what you make it” by Carl D’Agostino”
thenuttybookblogger
February 21st, 2017 at 18:41
Grandpa knows best.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 22nd, 2017 at 02:19
It’s great being a grampa. Except for the age thing.
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Mark Petruska
February 19th, 2017 at 10:27
Hopefully it’s a Radio Flyer. He could use the extra boost.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 19th, 2017 at 13:52
Yes, Conestoga too heavy.
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Bun Karyudo
February 19th, 2017 at 02:10
That’s cute! I think the ladder may need a couple of extra rungs, though.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 19th, 2017 at 13:52
Or quite a long arm extension.
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Oristel Guenael
February 18th, 2017 at 07:21
You are right Carl. Destiny is what we give ourselves. Nobody will find give it to us. Great post!
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Carl D'Agostino
February 18th, 2017 at 12:38
Whether there is fate or predestination I am going to going ahead and persevere for goals. Perhaps that is my fate or predestined course.
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Oristel Guenael
February 18th, 2017 at 14:27
Very goood Carl! 😊
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lovetotsy
February 17th, 2017 at 18:00
Best hitch it to a horse and head out west.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 17th, 2017 at 18:30
“GO WEST, YOUNG MAN, GO WEST” was an expression first used by John Babsone Lane Soule in the Terre Haute Express in 1851. It appealed to Horace Greeley, who rephrased it slightly in an editorial in the New York Tribune on 13 July 1865: “Go West, young man, and grow up with the country.” When the phrase gained popularity, Greeley printed Soule’s article to show the source of his inspiration. The phrase captured the imaginations of clerks, mechanics, and soldiers returning from the Civil War, many of whom moved west to take up a homestead.
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aphrodite smiles
February 17th, 2017 at 14:14
And bon voyage! wheee! : )
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Carl D'Agostino
February 17th, 2017 at 14:28
Up,up and away.
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Jasper Hoogendam
February 17th, 2017 at 08:57
Obviously his sister hasn’t reached star status in her brother’s eyes.
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Carl D'Agostino
February 17th, 2017 at 09:11
I’m sure they will complement each other on the journey .
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Darlene
February 17th, 2017 at 08:40
Grandpas know best!!
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Carl D'Agostino
February 17th, 2017 at 08:49
Grandchildren tend to pay better attention around birthdays and Christmas.
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John
February 17th, 2017 at 08:39
LOL!! 😜
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Carl D'Agostino
February 17th, 2017 at 08:51
A very tall ladder is instrumental on this concept.
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http://www.salpa58.wordpress.com
February 17th, 2017 at 08:33
You did. Thank you. ☺☺
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Carl D'Agostino
February 17th, 2017 at 08:51
Good. Mission accomplished.
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