The Duke

Bubbie has some good friends and one of them good ol’ boys is a cattle rancher called the Duke. Now he ain’t no Ben Cartwright type, but more of a Thomas Dunson who was the self made rancher in the Red River story by Borden Chase. He could very much be like Wyatt Earp, the marshal lawman who at times could be on either side of the law depending on his circumstances; but when it comes to cowboyin’ there’s none better. The Duke rides high in the saddle and like a charismatic general, he takes command of his band of cowboys and sage green pasture of bovine like Sam Houston riding into battle; sure, strong, and morally upright.

Out of the saddle is a much less austere man. He is warm and genuine. Quick to offer a pleasantry and takes time and interest in each individual he speaks with. This dichotomy of the Dukes personality is what Bubbie admires in the man. The Duke is not a man of vagary or capriciousness; he knows what he likes and he sticks to what he knows. He may not understand the purpose or agenda of a liberal society, but he won’t say much in public to refute it. In turn he’ll drink a beer with Bubbie and they share a love of music and riding their Harleys. Here’s to the Duke.