Friday, July 31, 2009


I have been watching a John Wayne western with my wife Rooster Cogburn and the Lady and it reminds me of the time I spent watching these movies with my father. I am also reminded of the types of heroes that kids back then had. These days kids look up to rock stars, rappers and other people that are not great role models. I am glad I was able to have movies like this and Man from Snowy River, Old Yeller, Where the Red Fern Grows and all sorts of other movies that made young boys want to have True Grit and work hard at becoming a man. I still remember the first time I watched The Cowboys. It's still one of my favorites. I say as men we need to take the time to watch these type of movies with our boys.