In 1991 after one of my horses fell on me, breaking my pelvis, I began writing cowboy poetry and short stories to keep from going stir crazy. Many of my presentations focus on old Texas and cowboy history, spiced with poetry and quotes to bring it [+]In 1991 after one of my horses fell on me, breaking my pelvis, I began writing cowboy poetry and short stories to keep from going stir crazy. Many of my presentations focus on old Texas and cowboy history, spiced with poetry and quotes to bring it to life. In addition to poetry I perform a wide variety of stories, ranging from funny to scary. You may find me performing historical stories or outrageous tall tales. I'll even take you on a sentimental journey to grandmother's house. During my presentations, one motto I go by is, "if it is boring, it is no good.".
My imagination is fueled by a lifetime of experiences growing up in Houston and Bunkie, Louisiana. Other influences are my career policing Houston, studying Texas history, working with cattle and horses, and as a big city landlord.
Affiliations- Past President & Official Guild Storyteller- Houston Storytellers Guild * Life Member and Speakers Committeeman - Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo * Member - Academy of Western Artists * Honorary Member- San Jacinto Chapter, Sons of the Republic of Texas * Member- Texas Folklore Society * Member- Tejas Storytelling Association & National Storytelling Network.
Performance Highlights- The Grand 1894 Opera House, Galveston, Tx. 2004 * Houston Society for Performing Arts, 2003 &2004 * South Texas Ranching Festival, Kingsville, Tx.- 1998, 1999, 2001, 2003 * Shanghai Days, Wharton, Tx. 2001, 2003 * Houston Storytellers Guild- perform at most events and Liars Contest * Tejas Storytelling Festival, Denton, Tx. 02 & 05 * Mo Ranch, Hunt, Tx. Performed and taught 7 hr course of Texas and cowboy history for Elderhostel 2002 * National Cowboy Symposium, presented paper & performed Lubbock, Tx. 2002 * Texas Folklore Society, presented paper Victoria, Tx. 2002 * Crosby Cowboy Gathering, Crosby Tx. 2001 * Red Steagall Cowboy Celebration, Richmond, Tx. 1997, 1998, & 1999 * I have organized and performed at a number of small cowboy gatherings & storytelling events. As a storyteller and rodeo speaker I have entertained thousands of students and adults over the years.
Related Activities- Hired by the Society For The Performing Arts and the Houston Public Library to conduct Cowboy Poetry Workshops for kids. Awarded the Jo Ann Melton Award in 2001 for commitmen
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