Whatever is said usually doesn’t measure up to sheer artistry, since brush-and-easel greats can land haymakers to writers who are armed only with words. Use of color and much else conveys mind’s eye images to canvas, thus usually tilting communication effectiveness scales toward artistry. ‘Tis true. Artists worthy of the title typically say more with pictorial skills than those of us who rely merely on words. HOWEVER, on rare occasions, words win. A recent visit to Abilene, TX, awakened thoughts of tributes to folks who do well with few words. (Abilene was earlier known as the “key city” to West Texas but now ...