NPR Columns: Cowboy Poet http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4465029&ft=1&f=4465029 Baxter Black, a former veterinarian, offers a humorous and simple take on modern life. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 25 May 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Cowboy Poet http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4465029&ft=1&f=4465029 Thanks, Grandpa Tommy, For Saving The World Commentator Baxter Black's grandfather was a junior petty officer in World War II. He's got no scrapbook of his service, no contacts with other veterans, no medals or pins commemorating his service. But Black honors him every day he draws a free breath. Mon, 25 May 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104517041&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104517041&ft=1&f=4465029 Commentator Baxter Black's grandfather was a junior petty officer in World War II. He's got no scrapbook of his service, no contacts with other veterans, no medals or pins commemorating his service. But Black honors him every day he draws a free breath.

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]]> How to Pick a President In Washington, D.C., pundits and politicos alike have poured over every aspect of this year's presidential race. For a different perspective, we turn to the cowboy poet. The philospher from the far west says it's natural to want someone in office who understands you. He offers some advice on how to pick a president. Tue, 05 Feb 2008 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18689647&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=18689647&ft=1&f=4465029 In Washington, D.C., pundits and politicos alike have poured over every aspect of this year's presidential race. For a different perspective, we turn to the cowboy poet. The philospher from the far west says it's natural to want someone in office who understands you. He offers some advice on how to pick a president.

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]]> The Horse Stands Above All The horse stands alone in the world of domesticated animals, with its utility and appeal across cultures and genders. It is the ultimate domesticated animal. Fri, 08 Sep 2006 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5786988&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5786988&ft=1&f=4465029 The horse stands alone in the world of domesticated animals, with its utility and appeal across cultures and genders. It is the ultimate domesticated animal.

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]]> Avian Flu Excites the Oversensitive Cowboy Poet, philosopher and former large animal vet, Baxter Black says news of the Avian flu coming to the United States is doing a lot to excite oversensitive people. Tue, 20 Jun 2006 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5497558&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5497558&ft=1&f=4465029 Cowboy Poet, philosopher and former large animal vet, Baxter Black says news of the Avian flu coming to the United States is doing a lot to excite oversensitive people.

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]]> Why Not a Court of Average People? Like many Americans, commentator Baxter Black has been watching the latest comings and goings at the Supreme Court. And he has a question about the selection of nominees. Thu, 12 Jan 2006 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5151105&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5151105&ft=1&f=4465029 Like many Americans, commentator Baxter Black has been watching the latest comings and goings at the Supreme Court. And he has a question about the selection of nominees.

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]]> Getting at Nature's Edible Gifts The commentator notes that despite modern advances in opening and packaging food, some obstacles remain: the pomegranate, for example, is as difficult to eat as styrofoam peanuts. Thu, 13 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4956857&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4956857&ft=1&f=4465029 The commentator notes that despite modern advances in opening and packaging food, some obstacles remain: the pomegranate, for example, is as difficult to eat as styrofoam peanuts.

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]]> Baxter Black: Unlocking the Mysteries of Cows Commentator Baxter Black is a former large animal veterinarian. He is not a magician -- but he has seen cows levitate. Black takes a look at the unusual side effects of cow "bloat." Mon, 25 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4769282&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4769282&ft=1&f=4465029 Commentator Baxter Black is a former large animal veterinarian. He is not a magician -- but he has seen cows levitate. Black takes a look at the unusual side effects of cow "bloat."

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]]> Nationalizing Professions Commentator Baxter Black says some people would like to have nationalized health care. He says if that's the case, other professions should be nationalized as well. Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4649028&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4649028&ft=1&f=4465029 Commentator Baxter Black says some people would like to have nationalized health care. He says if that's the case, other professions should be nationalized as well.

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]]> Cowboy Offers Wedding-Ring Advice Cowboy poet Baxter Black finds himself ill at ease as he comes face to face with pop culture while jewelry shopping with his wife. Mon, 28 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4563355&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4563355&ft=1&f=4465029 Cowboy poet Baxter Black finds himself ill at ease as he comes face to face with pop culture while jewelry shopping with his wife.

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]]> Lazarus And The Owl: A Small Dog Story Cowboy poet and former large animal veterinarian Baxter Black comments on the affection, annoyance -- and in one case the admiration -- inspired by small dogs. Wed, 02 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4475010&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4475010&ft=1&f=4465029 Cowboy poet and former large animal veterinarian Baxter Black comments on the affection, annoyance -- and in one case the admiration -- inspired by small dogs.

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]]> Baxter Black: Animal Similes Commentator Baxter Black says that comparisons between certain animals and humans are useful linguistic devices. But, he says, the same does not apply to comparisons between vegetables and people. Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4282218&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4282218&ft=1&f=4465029 Commentator Baxter Black says that comparisons between certain animals and humans are useful linguistic devices. But, he says, the same does not apply to comparisons between vegetables and people.

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]]> Baxter Black: The Call of Local Politics Commentator Baxter Black has gotten involved in a local political campaign after usually avoiding politics altogether. Thu, 28 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4130507&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4130507&ft=1&f=4465029 Commentator Baxter Black has gotten involved in a local political campaign after usually avoiding politics altogether.

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]]> Organic Cigarettes, the 'P.C.' Choice Commentator Baxter Black explores the marketing philosophy of a new brand of organic cigarettes. Mon, 16 Aug 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3852883&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3852883&ft=1&f=4465029 Commentator Baxter Black explores the marketing philosophy of a new brand of organic cigarettes.

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]]> Big Names for Little Kids Commentator Baxter Black ponders the fancy names parents today give their children. Wed, 14 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3384023&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3384023&ft=1&f=4465029 Commentator Baxter Black ponders the fancy names parents today give their children.

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]]> Baxter Black Commentary: Valentine's Day Advice To mark Valentine's Day, commentator Baxter Black offers the cowboy counterpart of a radio advice column for the love-lorn. Fri, 13 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1673910&ft=1&f=4465029 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1673910&ft=1&f=4465029 To mark Valentine's Day, commentator Baxter Black offers the cowboy counterpart of a radio advice column for the love-lorn.

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