This is not good bye, but rather, until next time. As I say fare thee well, I look back at a journey on the road and the journey in my heart.

The End of The Trail

Don Edwards is a Cowboy music legend. Hear how he describes the genre as we discuss his life and work in art and the inter-play between making art and doing business.

Songster! 

I consider the lessons I've learned on the fine art of learning. My exposure to Cowboy Poets and their families brought education to the forefront and changed my opinion about the American school system.

An Education

The Quebe Sisters and I continue our conversation focusing on the balancing act that is motherhood, being a wife, and being a working artist. These bright young woman and I imagine what that life might be and how we might handle those challenges.

Craft My Life- The Quebe Sisters

The Quebe Sisters bring Texas Swing to the 21st century with their bright and energetic sound. Sisters by birth, but band mates by choice, their lives are a lesson in collaboration and trust. I sit down to discuss with them the magic that is family and making music.

On The Porch For Awhile - The Quebe Sisters

Adrian Buckaroo Girl opens up about her social media presence, being a woman in the limelight and the difference between make-up as an enhancement and make-up as a mask.

That's a Marketing Tool - Adrian Buckaroo Girl

Adrian Buckaroo Girl brings youth and energy to cowboy music. In our conversation we discuss what shaped her and influences that keep propelling her forward.

What It Means To Pass Something On - Adrian Buckaroo Girl 

Brenn Hill

Brenn Hill might be the hardest working man in music today. With lots of albums to his credit, he sits down with me to discuss his process and the whys of his work.

I Gotta Live This Stuff - Brenn Hill 

The Elko Gathering is over and I must be on my way. But first, a look back at what I'll take with me and the story that touched me most.

A Heart Shaped Leaf

Brigid Reedy and I continue our conversation in this episode. However, this time we focus our attention on the artistic process and her unique relationship with her parents and teachers.

The Specificity Of Need - Brigid Reedy 

Follow me, Christy Crowley as I travel the US in search of the stories and poetry of the American Cowboy. Our conversations focus on the nature of creating art, stewardship of the environment, and the discovery of meaning in things both great and small.

Brigid Reedy is a young woman of great talent. This bright and bubbly gal explains what a teenager does growing up on a modern day ranch and what it's like being schooled at home.

Love For What I Do - Brigid Reedy

Joel Nelson

Joel Nelson is author of one of my all time favorite poems, but in this episode we uncover his writing process, his first memories, and what is was like growing up as the son to the town's Sherif.

How Little It Takes - Joel Nelson

A reflection on the small encounters that cause big feelings...

Chance Chances

Rodney Nelson

DW Groethe and Rodney Nelson give me double the "trouble" in this conversation. These two friends share their writing process and lots of laughs. Maybe TWO cowboys IS better than one.

35 MPH In An 85 Mile Zone - DW Groethe and Rodney Nelson

Wallace McRae

Wallace McRae discuss the spoken word, the loudest sound, and even sing a favorite song.

The Loudest Sound- Wallace McRae

Pat Richardson

We pay tribute to friend, poet, cowboy, rodeo star, artist and legend Pat Richardson. While he has left us, his poetry and humor have not.

Laughter And Tears- A Tribute to Pat Richardson

Doris Daley

Doris Daly is a kind of first lady of cowboy poetry. Hear her discuss the truths of living in art and nature.

She’s A Good Neighbor- Doris Daley

I consider the connection between Poetry and revolution and we hear a politically charged poem by Rodeo Poet, Paul Zarzyski.

Revolution

Paul Zarzyski

Paul Zarzyski describes the kind of life worthy of poetry in this second episode featuring his work.

Not Worthy Of Poetry- Paul Zarzyski Continued...

Paul Zarzycki's wild and energetic style fills his poetry but also our conversation. Hear him describe what's harder than riding Rodeo and how he comes back to writing poetry after being away from the blank page.

The Critical Virtues -Paul Zarzyski

Really enjoyed this short but wonderful series.  The host was humble and seemed genuinely interested in the people she encountered.  Well worth a listen.

Great.

The Cowboy Pages

Yvonne Hollenbeck

Yvonne Hollenbeck is both a rancher- and a card. In this episode she keeps me in stitches as she shares the day to day of a working ranch wife life.

You Never Know ‘Round Here - Yvonne Hollenbeck

Linda Hasselstrom

Linda Hasselstrom and I sit down at her ranch in the beautiful landscape of South Dakota. Her wit, wisdom and womanly warmth would prove too much for just one episode.

Don’t Second Guess Yourself- Linda Hasselstrom

Bonnie Krogman

Bonnie Krogman is newer to the Cowboy Poetry scene and we're sure she's a rising star. This smart, gracious and talented woman shares the joys of life ranching and politics of a ranching marriage.

I Never Get Tired Of It- Bonnie Krogman

Elizabeth Ebert

Elizabeth Ebert, a graceful lady of 80, speaks with me about rhyme and meter, patriotism, and the beauty of seeing America on the back roads.

I Post The Colors- Elizabeth Ebert

Gail Steiger

Gail Steiger and I sit down at the Elko Cowboy Poetry Gathering  and I get a piece of wisdom to guid me through a lifetime.

Make Something - Gail Steiger

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