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So how do we start moving forward in our 50s? I guess you begin with a mission statement. After careful examination, we came up with the following: At The Cowboy and The Professor, we are dedicated to celebrating the harmonious integration of rural and urban lifestyles through the authentic experiences of our engaged couple. With…
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from the professor This is a long one… My daughter is 25. This is important to look at, and I hope she is okay with me writing about her. See, she was born three months early, a super-premie, at 1lbs 12 ounces. The last organ to develop in a fetus is the lungs, which in…
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I admit it. This year has been a crazy one. The commitment to writing took a back burner to work projects and travel. So what took me so long to get back to the blog? The truth? The insecurity of wondering why anyone would care. The Cowboy and I took a beautiful trip to Tennessee…
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I am staring 58 years of age in the face. Introspection is kicking my ass. Every decision, every move, every relationship seems to roll over in my head. The scariest thought is my student loans and the uncertainty of my career in higher education. I was/am responsible for my education. (Get ready for the pronoun…
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No I’m not talking about your pistol or rifle. After reading “The Professor’s” blog on don’t forget to shave your legs, I was reminded of something that happened years ago. At the time, I had a small tack and feed store attached to the arena where I trained horses. I was loping a young horse…
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If you know me at all, you know I am addicted to…sports. I admit it. And my main addiction is football. You see, my dad was a coach, his dad was a coach, his brothers were coaches, and yes my mom’s brother was a coach. I mean real Texas High School football, baseball, and basketball…
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How does shaving your legs make you a better leader? (Ladies, I’m talking to you. Stay with me here.) If you don’t know, I work from home. Nine years ago, on a Thursday, I was laid off from my dream job after seven years, and the following Thursday, I found myself divorced after 21 years…
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27, January, 2025 Every goal is a dream with a plan added. I will say it again. Every goal is a dream with a plan added.Every plan has a foundation.From building a skyscraper, to training a horse, opening a business, to running a ranch, they all have a plan with a foundation. No matter what…
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January 21,2025 “ It’s not what you’re capable of, it’s what you’re willing to do. Plenty are capable . What are you willing to do?” – Mike Tomlin Ronnie Cook here. Better known as “the cowboy” of “The Cowboy and The Professor”. As I look at the snowfall we had here in central Texas I…
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One thing you will learn about the Professor, AKA Dr. Shelton, is that I love sunsets. Get ready for many videos and pictures from across the land! This particular photo is from my family’s land in Dripping Springs on top of Wallace Mountain. My grandmother built the homestead there during WWII. I will write more…