I am a Texan, and have lived here most of my life. When I moved away while I was in the Army, people often asked me questions about my home state. One question I was asked numerous times was, “Did you ride a horse to school?” This may seem like a crazy question to you and me, but this was a serious question from these people. I wondered, WHY? Last night, I saw why.

The national news coverage of Dick Cheney’s shooting incident put the spotlight on south Texas. In the story I saw, the reporter said that the Sheriff said he would ‘mosey’ on down to the hospital to check on Cheney’s friend. Mosey? I am not even sure how to spell that. Who moseys anymore? Texans are just as rushed in life today as anyone.

Now the big kicker for me was the footage of a man riding his horse down the street—the paved street—as if that was the normal mode of transportation. Now, I am well aware that our great state along with many others still have small, rural towns where life is slower. What I do not like was this particular reporter did not say this was a rural city; he made it sound like it was Corpus Christi itself. I guess that is why so many people from other states asked me if I rode a horse to school.

I would stay and write more but I best get ole’ Bessie an ear of corn so she will be up to the ride into town today.

Until next time,

JB