Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Financials Essential In All That Is Done

“Everything depends on the almighty buck.” It wasn’t said exactly that way, but same point was made by a community leader at a recent meeting. Truth is “Whatever anybody does, there has to be consideration given to the economic impact.”

Family Continues Lifelong Quarter Horse Breeding Program At TS Ranch

The Quarter Horse tradition continues. It’s in the blood in more ways than one, so to speak. Marcia and Wayne Bailey and their children, grandchildren, nieces, nephew and great-nieces and nephews are emphatic in their objective to continue forward in operation of the renowned TS Ranch at Cottonwood Falls, Kansas.

Candles Really Are Quite Important

Flickering glow of a candle sure is warming to the heart. Candles lit before a recent memorial service seemed to have the most power of any in our recollection. Whatever the reason, it made us think about how candles touch our life.

Not Our Time Just Yet

We are alive. One could call us “Dead Man Walking,” like the movie and descriptive quote. “Fact can only be stranger than fiction” again proves true. Despite the seriousness, and admiration for others involved, there’s a bit of humor to it all.

Never Any Falsifying About Tooth Pain

Toothaches are no fun. While we’ve had very little pain in our six decades, the most severe throbbing ever was an infected tooth. Our discomfort threshold isn’t as high as many, and for a cowboy to complain of a simple tooth hurting seems unnecessary. Yet, we did and still remember that day.