Six Flags & Polka Bands
For those of us born and raised in Texas, we’ve heard the term Six Flags of Texas more than once. I’m blogging about the...
Read MoreFrom Vequero to Cowboy
Cowboy. Cowpuncher. Drover. Waddie. Herder. Buckaroo. Cowpoke. Cowhand. Wangler. Herdsman. “The Vaquero” by James Walker....
Read MoreNational 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...
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