Category: Flatland Philosopher
Trade Shows
Trade Shows By Chris McClure Contributing Editor It’s great to see old friends again; Too many are out to pasture. They’ve been replaced by a
That Old Cow
That Old Cow By Chris McClure Contributing Editor Yeah, her ribs show a bit, And she’s looking kind of thin, But she’s had a calf
Keeping Them Fed
Keeping Them Fed By Chris McClure Contributing Editor The heater doesn’t work but the tires are good And there’s a bit of a bend there
Equine Pedicure
Equine Pedicure By Chris McClure Contributing Editor For eighty-seven years Frank worked to build his place Down near Okeechobee where the warm sun graced his
The Gate
The Gate By Chris McClure Contributing Editor If you’ve ever worked with cattle, you know about a gate. If you want a cow to
Where’re the Ladies?
Where’re the Ladies? By Chris McClure Contributing Editor Two old ranchers were talking about a recent bull sale they attended, which left them somewhat perplexed.
Storms
Storms By Chris McClure Contributing Editor When the wind blows And the dust rolls There can still be peace within. Our anchor holds Despite
The Yard Bird
The Yard Bird By Chris McClure Contributing Editor Grasshoppers and beetles, seeds, nuts and fruits, Contentedly clucking and picking at roots A gray-feathered hen
The Futures Market
The Futures Market By Chris McClure Contributing Editor The futures market has been described As just like riding broncs; You’re up, then down and
Eternal Optimism – the Cattle Feeder’s Disease
Eternal Optimism – the Cattle Feeder’s Disease By Chris McClure Contributing Editor The grass is getting short because it’s been so hot and dry.