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Jul 18, 2023Liked by Eric Trules

A great read my friend, Lily and I lived in a rodeo town in Utah. Big event. What I love about the Rodeo de Santa Fe is the brown cowboys and girls. That they never change into clean clothes. Being a cowboy is more than a style of clothing.And they get to make the carnivores aware of all that goes into their hamburgers and steaks. The rodeo began as a way for cowboys to showcase their work skills and cowgirls to ride fast and pretty, it makes more sense than football! As a young woman that rode English and has been bullied and worse by many a show cowboy, I do understand the rodeo🤠 Love your jazz lovin friend and vegetarian Trisha Hussey

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Thanks, Trisha, for your 1st hand knowledge, understanding, & compassion for the rodeo!!!!

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Jun 30, 2023Liked by Eric Trules

Wowee….. I love that sweet little baby cowboy photo with limitless optimism in those sparkly blue eyes. I’d stay away from those scary tough cowboys forever if I were you; they seem to be more appealing characters on TV or in your fantasies. I’m also glad you didn’t have to spend more time in jail or get a mandatory hair cut. Thanks for the stories !

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Thank you, seester❤️🤠🤠

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My god, I love your writing!!! Haven't laughed out-loud, by myself, forever! I am a female lover of "the old west." Wrote a book that actually got a publisher and a couple of awards called "The Whip." (inspired by the true story of Charley Parkhurst...a famous California stagecoach driver, who lived most of Her life as a man).... So, once again compliments to you...I am a fan...

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THANKS so much, Karen. Every writer LOVES TO HAVE A FAN! At least I DO! Please share it with Stephen & Simon, at the Fountain, especially Simon - he's an ollllld enuff cowboy to remember those tv days himself!!!

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