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Contributors • WHILE PONDERING THE NEW YEAR, WE ASKED OUR CONTRIBUTORS TO SHARE SOMETHING THAT THEY LEARNED — A NEW IDEA, THOUGHT, OR PERSPECTIVE — WHILE RESEARCHING AND WRITING THEIR STORIES FOR THIS ISSUE.
Meet You There?
LETTERS
CREATURE COMFORTS • There is a peaceful nature to late winter. Snow falls softly outside, night comes early, and the fire crackles as it keeps the house toasty and warm. It lulls you into a state of hibernation, and you curl up on the couch to indulge in a good book or movie. Revel in the season’s quiet moments with this collection of items designed for the luxurious winter home.
NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW
Lantern Dancer Gallery
Hat Creek Interiors
ON THE HORIZON
American Indian Arts Marketplace
The Run For A Million
HAPPY TRAILS
RISING STAR PENELOPE JO • Talent, moxie, and Navajo culture come together in Double D Ranch’s exciting new collaboration.
BAJE WHITETHORNE SR.
PETER RAY JAMES
LAUREN FLORENCE
EVENTS
CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ • Set among ancient oaks and a newly planted vineyard, this farmhouse in California’s horse and wine country is a sunny blend of good taste, fine finishes, and amenities designed to welcome family and enjoy the Santa Ynez Valley.
HOME & RANCH
GEORGE STRAIT • Catching up with country music’s king about life at home, new recordings, and his longing to play live again.
Honky Tonk Time Machine • Look back at George Strait’s previous C&I cover stories.
LOOK, LISTEN, LEAN IN • You might have a little downtime before heading back to work Either way, it’s the perfect time for C&I to recommend new and upcoming movies, TV shows, books, and music. It’s our way of wishing you a Happy New Year.
THINK LIKE A HORSE • STRAIGHT FROM HORSE WHISPERER GRANT GOLLIHER’S MOUTH, THIS NEW BOOK OFFERS “LESSONS IN LIFE, LEADERSHIP, AND EMPATHY FROM AN UNCONVENTIONAL COWBOY.”
More Great Reads
THE COWBOY WAY • THIS AWARD-WINNING GROUP IS SERIOUS ABOUT ITS HERITAGE BUT ECLECTIC WITH ITS STYLES.
The C&I Playlist • In addition to The Cowboy Way’s music, you’ll want to lend your ears to more of our favorite tunes and artists of late. Visit the artists’ sites to find out more, and listen to all these songs by subscribing to our “C&I Approved” playlist on Spotify (find it by searching “playlist” at cowboysindians.com).
PRESERVING WESTERN PULP FICTION • DIME-NOVEL ENTHUSIASTS AT TWO UNIVERSITIES ARE CATALOGUING AND DIGITIZING THE STORIES THAT THRILLED GENERATIONS OF WESTERN FANS MORE THAN A CENTURY AGO.
MEET THE BEADLES
DEADWOOD DICK
BLOOD AND THUNDER
FAMOUS WRITER, FAMOUS FANS
COLLECTER CONTRIBUTORS WELCOME
TEXAS RANGERS TURN 200 • To commemorate the bicentennial of one of the world’s most iconic law-enforcement agencies, we asked the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum to curate a special tour for C&I readers. Your tour starts here.
SAY HER NAME: JONNIE JONCKOWSKI • The lone woman in what was then an all-male sport, bull rider Jonnie Jonckowski held on hard with the fire in her belly and the thought in her head: “Everyone’s gonna know who the hell I am.”
The Heart And Soul Of Professional Bull Riding
LOREC RANCH • At this Oklahoma shopping destination, quality, customization, and American cowboy values come together in standout home furnishings.
Art of the...