I took my twin 6-year-olds to the Days of 47 Rodeo on Monday night. They were less interested in the pioneer crafts and games than they were the bull riding and train rides.
Of course, they both wanted a cowboy hat. They’ve spent the days since the rodeo playing in jeans and flannel shirts and their brand-new cowboy hats. It’s been 100 degrees outside.
My 10-year-old also wanted a hat. He chose the hat with the American flag pattern on the underside of the brim. I found it ironic.
The pioneers we were celebrating ran from the United States.