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Alvin Straight: The Lawnmower Man Who Drove Into Legend
In an age of GPS, smartphones, and instant gratification, it’s easy to forget the power of sheer will, simplicity, and reconciliation. But in 1994, Alvin Straight—an elderly man from Laurens, Iowa—reminded the world that sometimes, the slowest journeys leave the deepest impact. At 73 years old, Alvin wasn’t what you’d call spry. He had poor…