Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Old World Bluestem Serious Invader Of Native Kansas Grasslands

Native grasslands are being invaded by yet another menace. Some would contend this intruder is one of its own, and it truly does seem to be. As a surprise to most unaware cattle producers, what is simply called Old World Bluestem is  becoming an increasing problem, while reducing stocking capacity in pasturelands across northeast Kansas. […]

Violent Sunrays Facial Hazard

“Those cheeks are plump and red enough to be Santa Claus.” Nobody made that comment that we heard, but it was probably thought by many who saw us at that recent banquet. Certainly, a photograph taken of us in a small group revealed even bigger and much redder cheeks than usual, and they’ve always carried […]

Style Means ‘Fully Dressed’

“Oh gosh, he forgot his belt.” That was the first reaction from a Grandma when the country singer came on stage to perform at a recent awards program. Actually, we noticed it too. Then, we heard the next morning on the radio that the entertainer  thought about the missing belt after arriving at the auditorium. […]

Style Means ‘Fully Dressed’

“Oh gosh, he forgot his belt.” That was the first reaction from a Grandma when the country singer came on stage to perform at a recent awards program. Actually, we noticed it too. Then, we heard the next morning on the radio that the entertainer  thought about the missing belt after arriving at the auditorium. […]