Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

‘New’ Saddle Still Really Just Second-Best Gift

His saddle is second most important to a cowboy, right after his horse. Not as specific about design as some, and we don’t wear one out every two years like a few, but the tack room houses a half-dozen saddles that have truly seen their better day.

‘New’ Saddle Still Really Just Second-Best Gift

His saddle is second most important to a cowboy, right after his horse. Not as specific about design as some, and we don’t wear one out every two years like a few, but the tack room houses a half-dozen saddles that have truly seen their better day.

Honking Geese Have Better Common Sense

Those “V” formations in the sky are a sight to behold. Geese are flying south for the winter, and there certainly have been many of the big, beautiful honkers in the skyways during recent days. “Goose music,” their faint honking spilling down from the skies in the late afternoon, forecasts their presence. They’ve frequently landed […]

Tobacco Habits Thrive Despite Abundant Cautions

“No smoking in public places.” Thankfully, that has become regulation in many communities. It has always been a controversial issue and has required voting to become law. Slowly but surely, right is winning out, as more cities have approved rules forbidding people to smoke in public.

Unappreciated Abundance Must Be Distributed

“Don’t complain about the price of food with your mouth full.” We’ve never been hungry. Oh, like most, we’ve complained when we missed a meal, were late for supper, or fasted for a few days. Yet, we’ve really always had plenty to eat.