JWsPOV

     There is a wonderful family in Central Texas that are always stating how the stock show life is Living the Dream.  This is a motto that people from all walks of life can relate too.  Some people cannot imagine what it is like to spend hours in a hot sweltering barn or show ring to present an animal for less than 15 minutes.  Most people cannot imagine what the feeling of reward feels like after those short 15 minutes if you come out victorious.      Living the Dream encompasses so much for people in the livestock industry.  It covers from purely raising breeding and replacement animals to show animals.  It is a love hate relationship that most people would not give up or change.   I believe Living the Dream motto can apply to many people in many situations.  Whether it is sarcastic or serious, most enjoy hearing it and can relate to the statement.      Recently Dad and I went to the National Junior ...

     It is a pleasure when I get to take time off and travel.  During the summer time my dad and I like to travel to a couple of cattle shows.  We attend the state show for Hereford cattle and also a national show.  In June we had the pleasure of attending the Texas Junior Hereford State Show in Belton, Texas.  Just recently we traveled to Louisville, Kentucky for the National Junior Hereford Expo.      What is exciting about these shows is they are the largest of their kind.  Texas alone has 300 plus head of cattle just at the state level attending the show in June.  This July the national show had over 2000 head.  These are exciting and fun events to attend each year.  There is a lot of time, effort, blood sweat and tears involved.  The shows at the national level require over a year of planning and fundraising by the host state.  This years host was Kentucky.  They did a great job and had wonderful...

     The 4th Day of July, 1776 should always be a great day of celebration in this great country.  The United States is a young country compared to European counterparts.  We are though, the longest ruled country under the same document.  The Declaration of Independence was the precursor to the constitution.  These are two very critical documents in our country and should be treated as such until the end of time.  That is my opinion as I am very proud to be an American.      The men who help create this country and the women behind them that supported their efforts are and will always be true patriots.  They were all military men who helped defeat the British and gain our independence as a country.  I know there is a lot of talk and discussion about the wrongs committed against the Native Americans.  The way they were treated cannot be excused.  Just like Slavery cannot be excused.  As a country and have a...

     Everyone has their own definition of Patriotism.  It can have a different meaning for many people and for many different reasons.  I think it's a good thing that everyone sees their own version of patriotism.  I also believe it is important to know the history behind it and what it really means in The United States of America.      Most people will be grilling hot dogs and burgers.  Chowing down on coleslaw, potato salad, and chips.  Others will be with friends and family doing a number of outdoor activities.  Most people I know will be traveling to or from a cattle show or event. Any of these are wonderful ways to spend the Forth of July weekend.      The 4th celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence.  There is a link HERE to let you read the Declaration if you have not before, which I encourage everyone to do at least once in their life.  The simplicity of the document is ver...