Hello August

A brand new shiny month is here!! The possibilities are endless. August is the beginning of the end of the year. If you’ve been by Hobby Lobby you know fall decorations are already 40% off and Christmas decorations are starting to fill every isle. In what seems like a few short weeks everything your heart desires will be flavored pumpkin spice.

I always think about The XIT Rodeo and Reunion at the beginning of the August and this week it is in full swing. People from all over will travel to our small part of the world to show us the athleticism and skill that is required from a cowboy that competes in a rodeo. We will crown Miss XIT, eat BBQ, enjoy the parade and craft show, and as always take in some rodeo. Graduating classes from Dalhart High take this time to catch up with old classmates and enjoy some of the traditions that is XIT.

Registration for back to school has started. Kids are getting class schedules and back to school shopping is in full swing. New shoes, backpacks and lunchboxes line store shelves. School supply lists are being checked and double checked to make sure all the supplies have been purchased. First time students are ready to get into their classroom and soak up all their teacher has to offer. Seasoned students may be looking forward to a new school or their senior year and what’s to come after graduation.

Farmers start to anticipate the harvest of their crop. They prepare equipment for the grueling long hours. Families prepare for their loved ones to be up early mornings and out long nights. They look forward to the reward and satisfaction of a successful yield that provides not only for their family, but people around the world.

The boys of fall are starting preseason games. Football is an American past time. We all have teams we love and teams we hate. Some prefer college football over professional. Some watch both. We go out in support of our Friday Night High School Teams and cheer them on no matter the score. If you know a kid that plays chances are you are wearing a button with his picture on it.

A few things that popped into my head today as I looked at the calendar and it read August 2^nd. 

Hello August, I look forward to all you have to offer and I know you won’t disappoint me.