The Indiana Cowboy

Indiana Cowboy’s Snow Day

2010-02-10T09:17:00.005-05:00

It's no surprise to anyone living in the Midwest that it snows a lot during this time of year. I strongly dislike the snow and everything that goes with it. The constant shoveling, cleaning off of the vehicle, and difficulty in traveling in that white stuff only adds to my feelings. Yeah, it's fair to say that my stance is over-the-top in dislike when it comes to snow.For the last day or so

Ground Hog Day

2010-02-02T19:51:00.002-05:00

And so the eyes of the nation are watching to see....who am I kidding. It's Ground Hog day, an event that happens every year on this day. Today, though a handful of people looked to see if the ground hog's shadow was seen or not. It really doesn't matter though because the weather probably won't change much until spring anyway. So, thank goodness we have the movie to watch and forget that its

How to know when you are getting old

2010-01-14T20:45:00.002-05:00

I heard some one liners the other day about how to know when you are getting old.You know you are getting old when….Your dreams are rerunsThe airline attendant asks coffee, tea or milk of magnesiaYou sit down in a rocking chair and you can’t get it goingThe little old lady helping you cross the street is your wifeEverything hurts and what doesn’t hurt doesn’t workYou sink your teeth into a steak

Christmas Traditions - Where Did They Come From?

2009-12-23T10:18:00.003-05:00

I read about these traditions recently and thought that it was important enough to post for anyone who happens to stumble along to my blog. The credit for them should go to the correct source so I have posted it also at the bottom.Christmas is so full of wonder, meaning and tradition. But, where did all these things that we now call Christmas -- come from? Let's just briefly sketch the origin

Pump up the blood

2009-05-06T21:38:00.005-04:00

Well, that's it..I am convinced! I need to take this seriously. My blood pressure is running too high and changes need to be made. I don't think my diet needs much of an adjustment. After all, being Vegan allows for the consumption of lots of Veggies and Fruits which are essential. So with the exception of watching how much sodium I take in I think that part is good. For the most part I am going

Wisdom of Our Fathers

2009-04-19T21:02:00.004-04:00

It is an awesome thing to be a father and something I don’t take for granted. My daughter turns 16 tomorrow and I find myself wondering where the years have gone. I can still remember as if it was yesterday, that sweet little baby that I held in my arms for the first time. I can’t even put into words the joy I felt the first time I she called me Dad. Looking into her perfect blue eyes that

The Time is now

2009-04-01T21:22:00.001-04:00

It would seem that the spirit of entrepreneurship and taking matters into your own hands is alive and doing well. At least that appears to be the case of this town in Northern West Virginia. These people had and still have the right idea about what it takes to survive in an otherwise bleak economy and uncertain world. You don’t wait for someone else to rescue you and hope for a better tomorrow

I Just Cannot Believe It!

2009-03-22T12:59:00.005-04:00

Is there no end to how low things can go? Only a few days ago, I heard that Obama would be delivering three different Commencement speeches in May. Apparently, he has been invited to give one at Arizona State, one at Notre Dame and finally at the U.S. Naval Academy.Now I do not personally have any interest in hearing him speak about anything ever. Therefore, ordinarily I would let this pass and

The Prayer

2009-03-17T21:17:00.003-04:00

I recently heard a poignant prayer reread by Chuck Swindoll in one of his Insight for Living messages. The prayer was originally given by Pastor Joe Wright in front of the Kansas House of Representatives in 1996. Not totally, his creative work but the message had a profound impact upon those who heard it. I believe that it is still as fitting for the United States today as it was for the audience

Total Waste of Time

2009-03-14T15:02:00.004-04:00

It's been a while since I have posted anything to my blog. Life has a way of taking time and using it up with many things. Then before you know it, there is nothing left of the day. At that point, gone are the chances to spend time doing things I like doing, like posting on this blog. Heck, sometimes I don't even get time to read about what is happening in the world. One could debate as to

We are never promised a tomorrow

2008-12-28T19:46:00.006-05:00

For all those people who are climbing the corporate ladder, for the person who believes there’ll be time later to spend it with those you have in your life; think twice about it. None of us, no matter how healthy, rich, educated or well intended; “today”, right now is all you truly have. Your time and sharing yourself is and will always be well invested with those you love.

A Great man of men

2008-12-06T16:57:00.003-05:00

Well, I guess it is a little late now since the Presidential election is over. But, I thought was fitting to mention about how the Republican candidate in 2008 refused to stoop to the conniving tactics level of the Democratic contender. John McCain “Really not a good choice either” kind of followed a pattern previously demonstrated by a former presidential candidate. The following brief video

Oh Christmas Tree

2008-11-16T20:24:00.004-05:00

Well we all know that the Christmas rush is on. Merchants everywhere have been putting up displays since before Halloween. I like many others that I have spoken with deem that the start occurs earlier every year. When I was a boy, you did not even start thinking about Christmas until after Thanksgiving. It is my opinion that society has totally lost touch with not only the true meaning behind

I See It Now

2008-11-08T14:07:00.003-05:00

Sometimes you've just got to post those videos that maybe nobody else but you are going to enjoy. This might be one of them but I don't care I thought it was nice.

What a Wonderful Life

2008-10-01T20:43:00.002-04:00

I have always liked Elvis music and probably always will. I don't like all of his songs and only a handful of his movies. But, this is one of my favorites and I have two copies that I picked up for just a dollar. It doesn't get any better than that. So, here's a little clip with the opening song. If you ever get a chance to see it do so. It was just funny and downright entertaining.

The American Storyteller - Dear Dad

2008-09-21T15:00:00.004-04:00

From time to time, I take the opportunity to listen to four-minute segments created by someone whom I consider a great speaker. He is known as "The American Storyteller". You should visit his website sometime; it's interesting. Nonpolitical and a refreshing break from all the tough routines of daily life. He is a link to a particular story that like all his stories come straight from the heart

Angel Eyes

2008-09-15T21:35:00.003-04:00

The other day I was in attendance of a wedding. One of the songs that is normally played at weddings is sung by Jeff Healey. However, it was not played at this wedding. Angel EyesI really like this song and would like it even if no one else did. However, what is remarkable to me is the abilities of this singer. For you see he is blind and has been since he was eight months old. A rare form

Words to Live by

2008-09-02T20:20:00.003-04:00

Okay, I know it has been a long time since I created a new post. So, here is something new. They are not my words just so everyone knows I am not plagiarizing. But, I did think that there was a lot of truth in them and were worth sharing. 1. The nicest thing about the future is that it always starts tomorrow.2. Money will buy a fine dog, but only kindness will make him waghis tail.3. If you

The joy of traveling

2008-07-27T21:32:00.001-04:00

Well, I guess it has been a while since my last post. Working an hour’s drive one-way from home can use up a lot of time in a persons life. That’s my case, at least in a temporary status. Tomorrow I will be interviewing for the job I’m doing on a permanent basis. I’ll give it my best but I am tired of hoping and caring about things that are truly out of my control. The best I have to offer

Happy 4th of July

2008-07-04T17:01:00.001-04:00

Well, in keeping with the theme of this blog it is altogether fitting today that this cowboy reminds us all about America. Today we celebrate the birthday of this country. He loved this land as much as anyone and his words still ring true even after many, many years. It may not be a perfect country but it is still the place we can call home. Let us all help keep the freedoms the founding

Lincoln – Soon he will be here no more

2008-06-22T17:22:00.001-04:00

In just a few more days, the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana will close its doors forever. After 77 years in the community, the doors will be locked to the general public. All the exhibits, pictures, artifacts and memorabilia will be dispersed to other locations throughout the nation. Some of them will be sent to Pennsylvania where they will be on display again. For the rest, who knows!

Happy Father's Day

2008-06-14T22:44:00.003-04:00

On June 15, 2008, an annual event will occur that has happened for many Years. Some accounts record this historical event differently. One lays claim to it being the 100th Anniversary. Others profess another view as provided at the Father’s Day link. Often, during this day fathers everywhere are flooded with gifts, special dinners or perhaps just a relaxing afternoon to do with as they see

Remembering her father

2008-05-24T23:13:00.004-04:00

It’s hard to say goodbye to those you care about, the ones closest to you that have affected your life in some manner. I was looking through the usual news stories and videos the other day and came across this one from Ann Curry. For those who may not know it she does a variety of reporting for NBC and their affiliates. However, this particular story was of a personal nature for her because it

The Next Immoral change

2008-05-08T17:53:00.002-04:00

Well I guess it was bound to happen eventually. Next school year more colleges and universities are going to allow coed rooming. That’s right student rooming not just coed dorms. At least that is what MSNBC reported the other day according to this story “Coed”. That means that sons and daughters may be living together and sleeping side by side. The education authorities in their infinite

Rubik's Cube

2008-04-25T09:21:00.007-04:00

Ok let’s all face it, there has been a time or two that we have all tried to solve this crazy thing. During my early twenties, I actually could solve it within a fair amount of time. I wasn't able to do so with any kind of lightning speed or participate in a competition but I did okay. I got started during that time when I was in the Air Force. That's how some of us in the office I worked in

HP Recycles

2008-04-23T09:25:00.002-04:00

I have been down this road before here on this blog, at least once or twice. It is no secret that recycling is important! Everyone knows that it will continue to be so for as long as anyone exists on this planet. We, in this house, recycle on a personal level as much as possible. I am a big proponent of individual recycling processes and promote it to anyone who cares to listen without

Bossa Nova baby

2008-04-20T18:14:00.003-04:00

There is no particular reason for this song and video today other than I thought it was one of the better parts of this movie titled "Fun in Acapulco". It wasn't a great movie and was the typical type for Elvis. But, you know what? It did what it was supposed to do; make money and entertain.So, here's a clip where he comes in, does his thing and gets the heck out of there.

Common Sense

2008-04-13T16:02:00.002-04:00

So, I’m looking around the internet today for some ideas about goals and such. After a while of searching and finding a few things that I can use I came across this four-minute video clip of Jim Rohn. According to the little amount of research I did, and I do mean little; he struck me as the type of person who has a lot of common sense types of ideas.He must be doing well because he has been

Closure

2008-04-06T20:41:00.003-04:00

Author Thomas Wolfe’s novel “You Can’t Go Home Again” brought the ultimate realization to his character George Webber, of how some events affect your life permanently. Often times as a person’s life unfolds they must face realities that will leave them knowing things will never be the same.Recently I had been thinking about my time in the military and wondered how things might have been

The First Robin

2008-03-31T18:43:00.002-04:00

No, this is not a post about a selected or elected Robin that is adorned at the White House in the Nations Capital. This is about what seems to happen every year around this time. Today, I saw the first Robin of the season in our front yard. It reminded me that soon birds of all kinds will be gathering in many places. Then the trees will bud and continue to do so until one day like magic, the

Up, Up they Go?

2008-03-24T18:19:00.005-04:00

In 1931, The Empire State Building became the world's tallest building at 102 stories. In 1972, the World Trade Center became the next to claim the title at 1368 feet to its roof. Then one year later the Sears Tower in Chicago began to hold the record with only 108 stories but at 1451 feet to the roof. There are others that have continued to follow the pattern and race, such as the Petronas

Opportunity for Improvement

2008-03-19T15:16:00.001-04:00

For a while now I have wanted more space on my blog. As the writer, I could see where those who visit might only look at the new post and perhaps the Cowboy in the Spotlight. I figured that was fine initially. However, since I have other stuff on the blog site I wanted the other items clearly visible as well.Therefore, I have moved up from a two-column blog to a three. I have to say that I like

The Adventures of Pop Bottle Hunting

2008-03-16T15:03:00.003-04:00

As we were driving home from church today, we notice all the debris along side of the road. My wife and I were discussing how it got there and what an awful sight it is to see. It reminded me of when I was a kid and the things I used to do to occupy my time during the summer. One of those kid things was going pop bottle hunting.Back in the sixties when I was just a daring youngster; growing up

The Fleecing of America

2008-03-08T11:30:00.003-05:00

It never surprises me anymore how little the Federal government thinks before acting. Only yesterday, I read that the IRS is going to be sending out letters to some 130 million households to announce the forth-coming rebate checks. The estimated cost of these mailings will be somewhere in the neighborhood of 42 million dollars. One has to question what sense this makes. With all the

Latest Edition

2008-03-05T21:24:00.004-05:00

Through the dusty trails and at many of the nighttime campfires, the questions are asked over and over again. How do we get to be like that famous Indiana Cowboy? Well, little cowpoke wonder no more with my new book made just for folks like you. With it, you too can find out the secrets to mastering the skills indispensable to becoming a topnotch and respected cowboy. Now, I’m not talking

And Then There Was None!

2008-03-02T17:36:00.003-05:00

No, this isn’t about Agatha Christie’s novel. This is about Printer Ink! Most people have faced it. Sometimes its a few things and other times there’s a mass amount that you have to do. When electronic files just won’t do you, have to print. The family printer is located right next to my computer. That’s mainly so the teen in the family doesn’t print everything that comes across her screen

Remains to be seen

2008-02-23T11:52:00.002-05:00

The time is fast approaching according to the broadcast authorities when the old analog televisions will not work. February 2009, that is the date set when televisions will change to digital. Well, okay they will or might work with some minor modifications. I hear that one way to fix the problem is to get a converter box and connect it to the analog television. Thereby, the signals that we

Western Heroes

2008-02-14T18:14:00.000-05:00

It's all in the Colors

2008-02-05T21:34:00.001-05:00

Indiana Cowboy took the free ColorQuiz.com personality test!"Seeks success, stimulation, and a life full of exp..."Click here to read the rest of the results.

Search for Tomorrow

2008-01-29T19:58:00.000-05:00

One year today, that is how long it has been since I experienced the job downsizing at the company where I was employed. In some respects, the time has gone too fast and on other levels, it has simply been dragging. Unfortunately, for my family and me I still have not found suitable employment. It is getting harder every day that I search to know what to do. I spent six years of my life

The Roads to Wealth

2008-01-20T19:38:00.000-05:00

I recently read an article publish by Brian Tracy that stated there are only five roads to financial success starting with nothing in America. * Inherit it. * Become a professional such as a doctor, lawyer, architect or an accountant. * Develop into a senior executive of a large corporation. * Win the money.* Start your own business and earn it all by yourself. Well apparently, 10% of the

First film of the Year

2008-01-13T22:37:00.001-05:00

So it was Saturday and my wife called a meeting for 2 pm. Now I’m thinking what can this be all about. Much to my surprise she was planning on taking the three of us, our daughter, herself and me to see “The Bucket List”Folks I have got to tell you that was one great movie. Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman seemed to be the most unlikely characters to star in a movie together. But, they worked

Planning for 2008

2008-01-06T20:33:00.000-05:00

It’s 2008, we have started a new year, and that means a new calendar. Some just hang one on a wall or place the old faithful on a desk to look at as needed. While that works great for some things, I need a planner to keep track of things and make sure they are being done in a timely manner. In past years, the planner refills were purchased for me by the company I worked for. That is not the

Welcome back

2007-12-29T22:49:00.000-05:00

Well, I know that it has been a long time coming. In fact, it is still a work in progress. Nevertheless, we all have to start somewhere when starting over. Therefore, here is the beginning of the somewhat new look of my blog. Hope you like it!

Coming Soon!

2007-12-07T22:55:00.000-05:00

That's right, coming soon the return of the Indiana Cowboy with better stories, images, videos and a different outlook on the entire platform of Life's choices.So, keep watching for the return and new look of the Indiana Cowboy's Blog.Until then, happy trails.

Closed

2007-11-13T20:48:00.000-05:00

I don't seem to have anything of value to add anymore. So, until I come up with something to contribute I won't be adding anything new. To anyone that may have read this blog I am considering it closed until further notice.

To Happy Days

2007-11-07T19:43:00.000-05:00

We can all recall that favorite television show or movie we saw over and over again as a kid. One of those that I watched during my teenage years was Happy Days. It still makes me laugh and sometimes touches a soft spot in my heart whenever I see a clip or an episode. So to anyone that reads my blog or stops by every now and then here is a clip of one of those I liked. But also take a moment

Bonanza Friends

2007-11-03T21:58:00.000-04:00

A friend is a friend indeed. A friend is sometimes a person in need. They'll laugh with you and sometimes cry. A true friend may never ask you why. They will pick you up when you fall down. If your headed in the wrong direction they will turn you around. A friend might ask you to bail them out of trouble. A great friend will be there on the double. So make lots of friends if you can.

Goodbye

2007-11-02T20:22:00.000-04:00

If you asked most people today who Tobey Maguire is they will probably say, oh yeah that’s the guy who plays Spiderman. But, back in 1999 he played in a movie called “The Cider House Rules” I’ve probably only seen it once but I liked it and has a touching story to tell about love, commitment and the heartbreak of loosing someone you care for deeply.About four years later Lionel Richie came out

Sending the wrong message

2007-11-01T22:10:00.000-04:00

The Westboro Baptist Church from Kansas has been ordered to pay 11 million dollars in damages for protesting Marine Lance Cpl Mathew Snyder’s funeral. The father of Corporal Snyder sued because several members of the church disrupted the service last year. What should have been a time of grieving for all who attended turned into a hate session lead by the leader and other church members. This

Finished

2007-10-30T20:26:00.000-04:00

Yep, after nearly three years of carefully reading I have ended my journey through the Old Testament. I had never before read much in that part of the Bible but I wanted to understand what kind of people lived then and who God’s chosen were that wrote his inspired word. What I discovered surprised me at first. Old Testament people did not have many of the modern conveniences, technological

Just for the taste of it

2007-10-27T20:46:00.000-04:00

This is not one of those sad posts or anything about a lesson learned. Just for the taste of it and for fun.

Dizzy

2007-10-23T21:46:00.000-04:00

For the last week or so I’ve had the feeling of being dizzy. Yeah, I know that’s not a health problem it’s just me, right. Not so fast with the conclusions. This dumb dizziness just doesn’t seem to be getting better or at least that I can tell. At any random moment I can feel a slight dizzy feeling. It comes and goes that quickly. My eyes shift slowly right or left and I feel it and then

I'm back

2007-10-08T20:43:00.000-04:00

It’s been awhile since I have posted anything on my blog so I probably should do something. But, what to do? That’s the question. Oh, why haven’t I been posting, you ask. Where have I been?Well listen…

Designing Women

2007-09-15T22:19:00.000-04:00

Well it seems like time has a way of passing by so quickly. Days turn into weeks and weeks into, well we all know how it goes. Some of the best times I’ve had in my life were spent sitting next to or cuddled up with my wife watching a favorite weekly show. There wasn’t that many and the ones we did watch are no longer on except in reruns. One of those shows was Designing Women and sometimes

Do you know your computer parts?

2007-08-30T21:31:00.001-04:00

Computers are now just about everywhere and doing nearly everything in this world. Whether we agree or disagree as to their importance in our lives they don’t appear to be just a fad. Nope, they are here to stay and as technology increases we will have more interaction with them in the future.A great many people use computers for business and pleasure. But, are we as users able to identify the

The Journey Home

2007-08-28T19:46:00.000-04:00

When I was a small boy watching television was a treat in our house. Color television was something that only the rich had in my neighborhood. So everything we saw was viewed in Black and White. Nevertheless, I always looked forward to the time of year when “The Wizard of Oz” was shown.Year after year I would tune in for my annual fix of Dorothy being misunderstood and looking to far off lands

It’s important for all to recycle

2007-08-23T21:36:00.000-04:00

We are so fortunate to live in a community the where the city provides the opportunity to recycle for free. The facility is open three convenient times during the week. It’s not only free but they make it so easy. All the people need to do is drive up to the entrance, wait their turn and then drive into the building to be unloaded. You don’t even have to get out of your vehicle if you prefer not

Just because I liked the song

2007-08-20T22:02:00.000-04:00

If you like music try this song on for size. I found this and suddenly remembered that I liked the song. So, here it is.

Remembering Ronald Reagan

2007-08-10T15:40:00.000-04:00

It was a summer’s day just over three years ago. A sad one for many Americans for we had just lost one of the greatest men to ever grace this country with his presence. Our 40th President, Ronald Wilson Reagan had passed away. Now it was time for all to say goodbye on that June 11th 2004 day. I remember sitting in our living room watching the California portion of the funeral. I listened

Mining is dangerous work

2007-08-09T15:27:00.000-04:00

Nearly everyone around the country and possibly the world has heard about the collapse of the Utah mine on Monday. Several men are as of this entry still trapped about 1500 feet below the surface. Rescue efforts are continuing yet today. No one knows what they will find when they reach the point where the miners are suspected to be located.The family members are holding on to the hope that their

Know your Plumber

2007-08-05T22:01:00.000-04:00

Well some days the problems around the house just never cease. The other day I noticed that the water heater had a small amount of water collecting under it. The garage floor drain was allowing most everything to run off and only a small amount was left behind. So, upon investigating I found that a slight drip had developed underneath. I didn’t want it to become a major problem so I looked

A Little Good News

2007-08-04T17:45:00.000-04:00

It seems like Americans wake up each day to more bad news. This week alone the Stock Market took a nose dive over 500 points. In Minneapolis a 40 year old bridge collapsed, killing several and injuring many others.The fighting continued in Iraq where the American casualty total is approaching 4000. Meanwhile, the military must carry on to fight battles at home and other places like Afghanistan to

Confused

2007-08-01T17:40:00.000-04:00

It’s a new month and for a long time I thought that when new things occurred it meant new beginnings were in the wings. However, I’m having doubts believing that to be true anymore. No matter how I try it would appear that my life may not change the way I have envisioned it. I lost my job nearly 6 months ago and have been working hard to find a new and better one without success. The balancing

Rule #1

2007-07-31T17:51:00.000-04:00

Well I just finished a book yesterday, last night actually. The first one in a long time that wasn’t required reading. It’s a book about investing. Now I know that most people would probably think, oh Yeah I’ll bet that was interesting. To some, reading a book about all the in’s and out’s of investing would be about as much fun as being dragged by a horse in the dirt after your jeans are

Never fails to amaze me

2007-07-23T22:03:00.000-04:00

It seems the longer I live the more I become baffled by the things that people do. Now I’m not talking about some incredible feat of bravery or unheard of accomplishment. The thing that amazes me most is how some people can remain so ignorant. That could apply to almost anything. However, what I am referring to here is why people persist in riding their bicycles on the wrong side of the road.

Odd things in your Travels

2007-07-15T13:06:00.000-04:00

The other day I was traveling home from an interview. As I journeyed down the highway the traffic started to slow up or maybe down. Anyway each vehicle ahead of me started to go around the slow moving vehicle up ahead. When it became my turn I realized what the hold up was that caused the slower pace. It was an Amish buggy. Now ordinarily that would not be unusual for the area that I was