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Joys of
Outdoor Writing and Writers
A commonality emerges almost instantly between writers, an important
element of which is their mutual acknowledgment of the shroud of
ambivalence that encompasses their hours at the desk struggling with
whether to say it this way or that.
“Well Ed… I can grasp the hot and dry, the value of a post hole, tequila, wiry horses, good vaqueros, cascabelles, wind, sand, dust and little desert mountains. I liked “My Hometown,” “Barb Wire Fences,” and my favorite, “A Different Knot.” “…Anyway, I enjoyed it very much…you spoke right to me with some of your writing.”
Baxter Black, Head Cowboy **************************************
“I was given this book as a gift and, though I've never
been a fan of cowboys or their poetry, I've thoroughly enjoyed it!
Facing health problems has been tough and very depressing. It's
surprising how beneficial a little laughter has been. Vista, CA ************************************* If you like Gail Gardner’s, “Sierry Pines” (Tying Knots in the Devil’s Tail) or Wallace McCrae’s “Reincarnation” or “The Classic Rhymes of Bruce Kiskaddon,” you’ll fall in love with this book!” And “If you are looking for a dictionary of some authentic cowboy lingo, this is a great read.”
Kat, Country Feed Store *************************************************** Re: “Cow Chip Poetry---”
Howdy Ed Keenan, I did find it interesting reading about your experiences around vaqueros, south CA and that life. While similar in alot of ways, the differences were also obvious. Bev and I really enjoyed your book, Ed, and hope it does well all over the country. You sparked a bunch of memories . . . Thanks!”
Doug and Bev Lynch *************************************************** Dear Ed:
A friend of mine's home burned down leaving his family in emotional
devastation. I quoted a little of Ed's 'Cowchip' Humor: 'May all your
cowchips have a greener lining' - it was the first time I saw my
friend smile after the fire - thanks Ed for feeding me the words to
keep my buddies looking forward to what they do have - not what they
lost. ***************************************************
Cow Chip Poetry-Lies, Lingo an Lore [In his book, Cow Chip Poetry, Lies, Lingo an Lore], “Ed Keenan mainly writes about the Gringo cowboy, emphasizing the life and lore of the southwest, capturing verbally the desert details of cowhand and rancher. There is plenty of humor and talk that recall the history of the west, such as “A Different Knot and Fghtin’ The Weather.” …I expect we’ll be hearing a lot more of Ed Keenan.” ****************************************************
Cow Chip Poetry - Lies, Lingo 'an Lore
Author Ed Keenan has successfully captured the lure of the old west,
the romanticism of the cowboys, the starry nights on the lonesome
prairie, and the head em up, move em out drama of herding cattle. ************************************************* Dear Ed: “Thanks again for the book of poems. It is a remarkable little volume, and I really enjoyed reading it. A couple of my favorites among the poems were “No Place To Hide” and “Old Barns.” . . . I hope you are in contact with other good cowboy poets. If you get involved in a festival we would really enjoy hearing about it.”
Bill Ritchey, **************************************************** Ed: “What a wonderful book you’ve written! I’m about half way through, and enjoying every minute. The Glossary is a riot. Many thanks.” Sincerely,
Chan Billeter **************************************************** Re: Cow Chip Poetry Being a Greenhorn, I appreciated the extensive glossary, which rescued me as I wandered through your writings and musing. I discovered that he has an easygoing manner that invites you to just "hang around awhile" and enjoy the Cowboy's way of life. "Happy Trails" Ed. May all your sunrises bring a promise of life, and your sunsets reflect the satisfaction of a job well done.
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