Note: this a condensed version of the fulllength essay, which can be found at westof98.substack.com.
I love “Lonesome Dove.” That’s no secret. I have read the book approximately a dozen times. When Lauren and I got married, Basil Poledouris’ magnificent theme from the film was our recessional. I included in my vows the words carved on Deets’ grave marker in the book (and film), promising to be…
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