White Christmas Really Insignificant
“I’m dreaming of a white Christmas.” Bing Crosby’s dreams came true as his cash register bells chimed from singing receipts and added glory to his already-high popularity while sledding into eternity. Many enjoy listening to Bing’s famous recording, we even tried singing our version in the fourth grade Christmas pageant, and smile when this generation […]
Ranch Traditions Carry Into Following Generations’ Life And Rodeo Successes
The Flint Hills are the perfect ‘big back yard’ to develop life skills and build champion cowboys and cowgirls while doing it. “God knew I needed a ‘big back yard,’ and I was fortunate to be born into a ranch family to learn and live the great life it offers,” recognized Heather (Huntington) Fuesz (pronounced […]
Saint Nicholas’ role in ‘The Season’
“Here comes Santa Claus in the front seat of the grocery delivery wagon.” That was nearly five decades ago when Mom insisted we step in for the Jolly Elf for an annual visit to the community rest homes, which were good customers at our store. Quite contrasting to the real fellow, though, was the nearly […]
All seven will be completed
“There are seven tasks to get done before the end of the year.” That’s been our objective for seven months. Despite seven individual contacts with those to complete the projects, it doesn’t look like they’ll all seven be done by deadline While gusting, yet seemingly noteworthy is how insignificant our seven little jobs are compared […]
Twelve-Year-Old Cowgirl Sets Sights Well Beyond Runner-Up Rodeo Rookie Award
Cowboys better watch out. This 12-year-old cowgirl is nothing to be taken lightly as she backs into the roping box. Well, every cowboy or cowgirl of any age or level of rodeo competition has learned they must take heed whenever the name Caxton Martin shows up on the entry list. Without exception, if the Alma, […]
Life’s tensions are serious matter
“They don’t have a worry in the world.” That’s the way it might seem to others, but everybody has concerns that continue to bear on their life. To some, “stress” is considered an overused cliché, yet in reality it is one of the biggest problems in society.
Winter Wonderland of Crafts Offers Unique Homemade Christmas Gifts
Christmas gifts can again have the most special meaning. As shoppers have been crowding mainstream chain stores selecting gifts just like hundreds of others will open on Christmas Eve, there is now an opportunity to buy a unique present for loved ones, and the purchase will even benefit a worthy group.
Cautiousness the safest way
“It was exactly the same place where that spotted mare bucked him off 35 years ago.” Ambrose perked his ears abruptly to the southeast. We looked that way, initially thought it was two cedar trees at the corner, but then they moved. Our mount started sidestepping and taking ahold of the bit.
Farmers’ Best Friend Retires His Writings For Nation’s Most Essential Industry
The most profound spokesman for farmers has rested his pen. That is an understatement. One of the most knowledgeable, straight-forward spokespersons for farm and ranch profitably, land, water and air conservation, livestock rights, and still the proudest American, genuinely concerned for its future, yet with the utmost wisdom, love for family, life and the deepest […]
Year End United Rodeo Association Champions Crowned Following 50th Finals Rodeo
It was a time of celebrating, reminiscing and great Western action and entertainment when cowboys and cowgirls from throughout the Midwest came to Topeka recently. “The 50th year end finals of the United Rodeo Association drew the stiffest competition ever from nine states and was deemed a huge success from every angle,” verified Muff McGee, […]