National Day of the Cowboy.

Yeehaw!  July 24 is the National Day of the Cowboy.  I know, I know: it sounds much like some sort of made up day for the purpose of selling cowboys hats and lassos and whatnot to as wide a market as possible.  But this is Texas. And cowboys are Really Important here.  It seemed the only way to spend my day was with them and those who love them.  Watching a cattle drive.  Trying on cowboy boots. Listening to country music. Attending a rodeo. Yes, you heard (herd?) me.  I’m not going to lie to you, I thought the whole thing was bizarre. But they all seemed to be loving it.  Maybe there is something truly delightful about watching a young man (and some were really young!) being shrugged off the shoulders of a very angry horse. Much to the amusement of the Native Texan I was sitting next to at the rodeo, I was only horrified.