David Martin, Writer
Amarillo Boy
Photo © by Wyatt McSpadden, another Amarillo boy
Where you’re from can say a lot about who you are.
I’m a fifth-generation Texan, born in Amarillo and raised there in the 1960s.
A few things you should know about growing up in Amarillo:
The weather tries to kill you.
The endless plains mess with your perspective.
Chicken fried steak, smoked brisket, tacos, and iced tea are the four food groups.
Cowboy is a legitimate career choice. So is atomic bomb builder.
In other words, it’s a great place to be from.
But you’d expect me to say that. After all, I’m an Amarillo boy.
Here's something to ponder:
Walker, Texas Danger
Dad thought it was a matter of duty and honor. Mom thought it was ridiculous and dangerous. They were talking about an old shotgun that Dad had in case he needed to protect home and family. It was a cheap 12 gauge that he kept hidden away in the coat closet by the...
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