National Hat Day: Cowboy Hat Etiquette
“Don’t ever mess with a Cowboy’s, or cowgirl’s, hat!” Conk-case. Lid. War-bonnet. Ten-gallon. Stetson. Since at least 1983, schools,...
Read MoreLandman, Wildcatters, & Dr Pepper
If you have ever been curious about the oil and gas business, I highly recommend the show “Landman” streaming now on Paramount+. It is...
Read MoreWildfire on the Prairie
Part 2: Wildfires are not new to the treeless Llano Estacado. Among several indigenous cultures, it is sacred as one of the five basic...
Read MoreBrutal Winds & Good Grass
Part 1: The Windy Deuce Wildfire of 2024 Three wildfires ignited on Tuesday, February 26 in the Texas Panhandle: The Windy Duece, The...
Read MoreDown in the Skillet
Cowboy Slang Texans have a way of cutting consonants and lengthening vowels to speak our mind. Some people may assume we’re ignorant. I...
Read MorePotato Salad in Cowtown
Potato Salad has been around forever! When researching recipes for my newest book, END OF THE TRAIL EATS, I was surprised at how many of...
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