Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

The Spirit Of The Cowboy

“The dawn of the new year prompts reflection on the past and renewed hopes for the future.” Prodded heavily to release personal email when buying new boots as commented recently, the business’ advertisements flowed daily as expected.

Dispersing That Unneeded ‘Stuff’

“A lot of stuff can pile up in more than seven decades.” That’s true for many, probably most, yet others just “throw away” whatever they aren’t using regularly. They don’t have anything around that doesn’t have a present necessary use.

Jimmy Is The Most Famous ‘Crow’ Of All

“Not a single day goes by when there aren’t a handful of crows flying around the pasture north of the ranch house.” They aren’t really much of a menace and do little damage nowadays. 

Large Farm Tractor Demand Expands With Overall Machinery Sales Down

Comparatively higher grain markets and often well above average yields evidently hastened big farmers to buy equipment before year’s end. Sales of four-wheel-drive tractors and combines were up in November, according to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Ace Reid’s Cowpokes Cartoons Riding Into The Sunset

“Hard time cowboy Jake, his sidekick Zeb, the banker Tuffernell, and horse trader Wilbur are riding off into the sunset.” Few ranchers and farmers have not been longtime smiling followers of Ace Reid’s Cowpokes Cartoons. 

Real Cowboys Wear Boots

“Leather boots are still in style for manly footwear.” Merle Haggard sang it in his 1969 country music chart topper.

It’s Still The Twelve Days Of Christmas

Made famous by Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters, The Twelve Days of Christmas song remains popular to sing at holiday gatherings. Yet, most people really don’t know the true meaning of the words. 

A Tribute To Maggie

“Maggie is being turned out to the life of the wild and free.” While it might initially seem a grand time for the 15-year-old buckskin Quarter Horse mare, she’ll likely change her mind.