Under the Wire

I have spent most of my free time since 14 years old in the pursuit of a gold buckle. Along with many of my friends, this pursuit of rodeo greatness consumed much of my thoughts and actions. When coupled with the fact I never even came close to greatness this is going to look like a pretty silly way to spend my life. Truth is, if I could do it all over again, I would change a few things. Yep, I’d work less and rope even harder. Some of you may think you are reading the words of an irresponsible bum. I’ve never been aware of anyone actually calling me a bum. Irresponsible? Maybe.

I felt I shoul...