Houston: They Call Us Cowboys
Despite what people north of the Mason-Dixon may believe, there are a lot of reasons why Texans take the term "cowboy" as a compliment. Here are just a few.
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They call us Cowboys like it's a bad thing.
They say it with a pseudo-southern twang and a dumbed-down drawl. But what they’re really saying is, they don’t have a clue what a Cowboy is.
See, when a Cowboy rides off into the sunset, it’s because his work won’t end when daylight does. He’s tough, got grit; he’s resilient. But his skull’s never as thick as the calluses on his hands.
A Cowboy's resourceful. He solves problems with what little he’s given, and makes the impossible happen when he’s given more.
A Cowboy doesn’t fear travel or the never-ending road. He loves the frontier — so much he’s often content leaving it unexplored.
And although he may be quiet, a Cowboy can inspire without saying a word.
A Cowboy upholds honor and tradition. He pats his horse, tips his hat and bows his head before every meal.
But above all, a Cowboy always makes sure that the herd comes home. He assists his neighbors. Every. Single. One.
So, here’s the thing about Houstonians: sometimes we wear snakeskin and Stetsons and pack Springfields on our hips.
Our kids may salute two flags every morning at school, but we're more likely to judge the barbecue than the people who make it.
When we say God bless you, we mean it.
And when they call us Cowboys, we take it as a good thing.
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