Post by Leatherfacette on Sept 18, 2005 7:23:21 GMT -5
Several months ago, I received an email from a fan who inquired, among other things, about Lefty's use of the word "brazos". Since I am not a Texan, my answer to him was little more than speculation. Nevertheless, I'd be interested to know what everyone else thinks.
I always assumed that it was a play on the word "bravo" - y'know, with a Texan 'tude. However, after researching the history of the Brazos River, I discovered that it was once called Los Brazos de Dios or "The Arms Of God" for its supposed role in the reportedly miraculous salvation of a group of Spaniards who were on the brink of dying from thirst. Granted, I'm not sure if that tidbit of seemingly arcane information has anything to do with Lefty's use of the word, but I suppose that it could if Lefty felt that there might be a glimmer of hope in a seemingly hopeless situation. Then again, maybe I'm reading far too much into it.
Any other theories, speculation or waist deep thoughts? Post 'em here.
I always assumed that it was a play on the word "bravo" - y'know, with a Texan 'tude. However, after researching the history of the Brazos River, I discovered that it was once called Los Brazos de Dios or "The Arms Of God" for its supposed role in the reportedly miraculous salvation of a group of Spaniards who were on the brink of dying from thirst. Granted, I'm not sure if that tidbit of seemingly arcane information has anything to do with Lefty's use of the word, but I suppose that it could if Lefty felt that there might be a glimmer of hope in a seemingly hopeless situation. Then again, maybe I'm reading far too much into it.
Any other theories, speculation or waist deep thoughts? Post 'em here.