Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Best Water Doesn’t Come In A Bottle

Where’s the canteen on his saddle? Whatever happened to the well curb cup? Or the gallon glass jug wrapped with a gunny sack? For that matter, where did the insulated Thermos decanter go? Wonder if anybody can remember bending over and using their hand as a cup to get a cool, fresh drink of  water […]

Nature’s Cooling System Still The Best Of All

Just roll the window down and cool off with nature’s air. Majority of the population has been spoiled by air conditioning. No statistics back it up, but artificial cooling systems are probable cause of the increase in summer colds, flu and breathing disorders

Summer Days Always Best For Making Hay

Make hay when the sun shines. That common saying is a logical one too, except for those folks who bale at night or in damp conditions “to save the leaves.” Still, most hay is harvested on summer’s hottest and sunniest days. Hay is a cowboy’s crop, other than calves and colts, because livestock needs hay […]

‘Non-Essential Cells’ Bring Out The Bad Side

Do we really need telephones? We couldn’t understand over 30 years ago when Uncle Elmer would not have a telephone connected. He retired from a city career, moved back to his rural hometown, lived in an upstairs apartment, helped Dad on the farm and did not have a phone.