“In the American imagination, cowboys are known for gun slinging, hard drinking, and less than friendly relations with Native Americans. But poetry—not so much. As photographer Jay B Sauceda demonstrates in his series ‘All-Around Cowboys,’ poetry recitation and composition is, in fact, an important aspect of cowboy culture. ‘Everyone perceives cowboy culture as being this testosterone-driven thing. It’s surprising to people when they find out there’s this soft side of cowboys that involves heartache and girls and friends who died,’ Sauceda said.” Read more and see more photos here.
“Worth Repeating” is a weekly feature on the EngAGE Blog that will bring you previous posts that we think are still timely, interesting, or just plain fun! From 12/10/12:
India: “Bollywood director Sanjay Tripathy should be applauded for his movie ‘Club 60’ on the situation in a changing India with its aging population and the conditions of elders. While it’s a global phenomenon, Sanjay Tripathy’s ‘Club 60’ focuses on India.” Read more 
Artist James Turrell, 70, makes work that is primarily concerned with light and space. He’s best known for his work in progress, 
“Bob Barker retired from the ‘The Price Is Right’ in 2007, but he can’t stay away. The legendary 90-year-old game show host and pet advocate will be making a return appearance on the game show on Thursday to celebrate his birthday.” Read more 
“At 91 years old, actress and singer Bibí Ferreira is still performing to packed houses in her native Brazil and beyond. Her fans range from superstar soccer player Pelé to Liza Minnelli. Many consider her the single most important theater actor in Brazil.” More in an NPR interview 
