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Kinda legendary. Angelo State Alum. Research Agronomist

[Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 @cmclymer]

Kris Kristofferson died yesterday at 88.

A surprising number of folks don't know that as a young man, he was an Army officer, a helicopter pilot, and a graduate of Ranger School.

He understood patriotism and service, which is why it pissed him off when fake patriots co-opted the flag to push their rightwing bullshit.

The actor Ethan Hawke once wrote a profile on him, which included witnessing this incident firsthand:

STANDING BACKSTAGE AT THE BEACON Theatre in New York, leaning against a crumbling brick wall in the dark, I could barely see Kris Kristofferson standing to my left. Willie Nelson was in the shadows to my right. Ray Charles was standing beside Willie, idly shifting his weight back and forth. A bit farther along the wall were Elvis Costello, Wyclef Jean, Norah Jones, Shelby Lynne, Paul Simon and respective managers, friends and family. Everybody was nervous and tight. We were there for Willie Nelson’s 70th birthday concert in 2003.

Up from the basement came one of country music’s brightest stars (who shall remain nameless). At that moment in time, the Star had a monster radio hit about bombing America’s enemies back into the Stone Age.

“Happy birthday,” the Star said to Willie, breezing by us. As he passed Kristofferson in one long, confident stride, out of the corner of his mouth came “None of that lefty shit out there tonight, Kris.”

“What the luck did you just say to me?” Kris growled, stepping forward.

“Oh, no,” groaned Willie under his breath. “Don’t get Kris all riled up.”

“You heard me,” the Star said, walking away in the darkness.

“Don’t turn your back to me boy,” Kristofferson shouted, not giving a shit that basically the entire music industry seemed to be flanking him.

The Star turned around: “I don’t want any problems, Kris – I just want you to tone it down.”

“You ever worn your country’s uniform?” Kris asked rhetorically.

“What?”

“Don’t ‘What?’ me, boy! You heard the question. You just don’t like the answer.” He paused just long enough to get a full chest of air. “I asked, ‘Have you ever served your country?’ The answer is, no, you have not. Have you ever killed another man? Huh? Have you ever taken another man’s life and then cashed the check your country gave you for doing it? No, you have not. So shut the fuck up!” I could feel his body pulsing with anger next to me. “You don’t know what the hell you are talking about!”

“Whatever,” the young Star muttered.

Ray Charles stood motionless. Willie Nelson looked at me and shrugged mischievously like a kid in the back of the classroom.

Kristofferson took a deep inhale and leaned against the wall, still vibrating with adrenaline. He looked over at Willie as if to say, “Don’t say a word.” Then his eyes found me.

“You know what Waylon Jennings said about guys like him?” he whispered.

I shook my head.

“They’re doin’ to country music what pantyhose did to finger-fuckin’.”

/end text/

Full essay here: https://t.co/PUdrXat98z

[Galleywinter @galleywinter]

RIP Charlie Robison

We’ll see you around heaven, whenever we get out that way.

More to come.

[Kevin Finnerty @timeimmemorial_]

He created Margaritaville is what he did. He coined the phrases “5 o’clock somewhere” and “cheeseburger in paradise” single-handed. He was a brave American singer-songwriter who pioneered the island escapism lifestyle. And in this house, Jimmy Buffett is a hero, end of story.

[J² @jayjones1650]

@klarissmorales Please stop

[NWSSanAngelo @NWSSanAngelo]

AHH IT'S 114 DEGREES

[NWSSanAngelo @NWSSanAngelo]

Well, we did it, folks. San Angelo has broken its ALL-TIME high temperature record of 111°, hitting a temperature of 112° this afternoon. For reference, we've been keeping temperature records in San Angelo since 1907. #sjtwx #txwx

[Angelo State @AngeloState]

Your 2023 National Champions!

@RamsASUbaseball
@angeloathletics

[tweetball @tweetballgame]

🇮🇷 بندرعباس Beavers (a)
1. @Threalmattmoney 1B
2. @PhillyFanRuns SS
3. @Steve_O_roni LF
4. @Jrh3117 2B
5. @nathanjm000 C
6. @PadresFan_OS P
7. @colton_webber RF
8. @jayjones1650 CF
9. @ERock065 3B

[Shane Gillis @Shanemgillis]

Lower the hoop to 7’5
Bring out the CD player
Put on Ruff ryders vol 1
Layup line dunks with my boys
Mini ball. We palmin it
Turn it down when my friends mom comes outside

[Mississippi State Football @HailStateFB]

MSU Bulldog family, college football community mourns the death of Coach Mike Leach

https://t.co/LzWyLyX3xM

[billiam @BillRatchet]

the final day has come..ladies and gentlemen..5.5 incredible years without missing a single thursday (until i just got covid). i figured we might as well do one final send off to sadly end the tradition. thank you to teddy, one of the funniest souls ever and may he rest in peace.

[tweetball @tweetballgame]

🇫🇮 Kuopio Spartans (h)
1. @CShouldiceG9 SS
2. @PhillyFanRuns LF
3. @ljmilman 3B
4. @lukekywalker8 1B
5. @joro_14 CF
6. @dan_giangiulio P
7. @PowerFor15 C
8. @Rynekl 2B
9. @jayjones1650 RF

[J² @jayjones1650]

@little_bingham @The_ZachBingham Spotify till I die

[NWSSanAngelo @NWSSanAngelo]

Extra, Extra! Read all about it! San Angelo's streak of 100 degree days has FINALLY ended at 37! From July 4 to Aug 9, San Angelo reached a high of at least 100. However, today we only reached a chilly 99. 🥶 This streak smashed the old record of 28 set in 2011. #txwx #sjtwx

[billiam @BillRatchet]

i'm Up and i'm Pissed Off

[CEDR Digital Corps @CEDRdigital]

🚨Evacuation Order #Eastland County #TX
Gorman
Evacuation Route: Head South
🚨Orden de evacuación del condado de Eastland
Gorman
Ruta de evacuación: Diríjase al sur
#EastlandComplex
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