The hanging of an elephant and other strange tales

Here's a few things I have been reading ... Neat story in GQ magazine a few months back on the "suicide catcher" and no, it has nothing to do with baseball. ... David Grann, who Slate labeled the "Best Storyteller Working Today," wrote this piece a few years ago. The fallout is still being considered in Texas. ... Anonymous bloggers might (cough, cough would this apply to anyone locally?) have a hidden agenda? No. Way. ... and finally, the tragic tale of the Hanging of Murderous Mary.