A Cowboy Without a Coat - Meet Muskegon Author Wes O'Donnell

One of the things we take for granted around here is our town.  All too often, we forget just where we live and how incredible of a spot we call home on this big blue marble really is.  Sure, like any community we get tied up in the day to day...we buy in to the minutia and we get caught up in the drama of what seems to be the "important stuff", and sometimes it's with very good reason.  But once in a while it's important to find a fresh set of eyes to take a look at things.



A week or so ago, I heard from Wes O'Donnell who told me about a new book he's just published.  It's called "A Cowboy Without a Coat" - How a Texas Exile Learned to Love Michigan.  Not only Michigan, but in particular Muskegon Michigan as he found himself moving here to be closer to his family after his career in the Army and Air Force came to an end.  Wes seems to be a go getter too.  Not only is this ha second book, he's in the process of opening a new sporting goods store in the heart of Downtown Muskegon called Sunset Kingdom in the near future.  Stay tuned for details on that!  Another exciting new addition to Muskegon from a young and eager person who's ready to be the change!

Pick up a Copy of A Cowboy Without a Coat

Back the to book.  I have yet to read "A Cowboy Without a Coat" however, Wes tells me that it's a comedic look at life from a Texan's point of view on a move to Michigan.  Geographically there are a few differences, but if you've ever been to the South West you know too that it's a night and day difference.  We talk different, we have different tastes...culture...stories....landscapes...weather...you name it.  We're a big country and in as much as we are one, the cultural differences of our "pockets" are really what make us so unique and incredible.  Being a Texan...imagine that first winter?  How about tying to figure out what the hell "pop" is?  A Pasty?  You can see, it might be a bit confusing but Wes lays it all out in a humorous but inspirational outlook in his book which is available locally at Barnes and Noble on Harvey Street or you can find it on Amazon too, you'll find the link for it under the photo to the right.

Not being one to shy away from a fresh viewpoint on Muskegon, I was happy to meet up with Wes down at Drip Drop Drink in the Unruly Brewing and Rebel Pies Building Downtown Muskegon to hear a little more about the book and to hear his thoughts on Muskegon and where we are today.  Take a listen.

Refreshing to hear that belief is there.  Of course, we have all believe all along, it's just been a matter of working on getting past the "what was" and finding a way to reignite "what will be".  So many people have worked so very hard to get things moving in the right direction and to see that it's being noticed by young people who are willing to put their time, talent and treasure up to say "we're in" is really a sigh of relief.  I have some reading to do.  If you'd like to pick up a copy of Wes' book, click on the photo above and order one up!  Let's help the local guy get going and let's continue to help push the best for Muskegon!