I came to Dodge City when I was Big City bound. I stopped to visit for just a couple of weeks. Five years later, I’m still here, and I’m hooked – meat plants and all! I still remember when I was waiting for my transport at the smallest airport I had ever seen. I went back inside and reported to the nice girl at the counter that there was a strong smell outside and I thought “something might have died nearby.” I noticed the familiar “this guy is way out of his route” on her eyes, but she kindly said: Oh yes, we get a lot of that around here. When I suggested she should call to have it cleaned up, the man next to her cracked a smile the size of the Joker’s. I didn’t get it. I fell in love with Boot Hill’s quirky exhibits and even quirkier staff. Then I saw it transform into a national class Museum! The Dodge City Rodeo? I’m a regular, cheering on cowboys and cowgirls (while praying my car doesn’t get trampled.) Who needs a beach body when you can have a meat-plant-induced appetite? The High Plains sunsets are breathtaking, and the hiking trails are wonderful – just watch out for the occasional cow pie. Dodge City’s small-town charm is contagious (even when the wind blows a certain way.) I’ve met some… interesting characters (you know who you are!), and we’ve shared laughs, stories, and a few (dozen) cowboy jokes. Just ask Steve Deno! Our economy is growing (and so is my waistline!) New businesses, innovative initiatives – Dodge City’s on the move! So many restaurants and eateries you won’t ever go hungry and if you like Mexican food, you have a lot to choose from! Our schools? Very nice, thank you, they do have one heck of a team! Healthcare? Let me put it this way: They didn’t let me die me when I accidentally inhaled too much… atmosphere! We simply have nothing to envy bigger cities. My verdict Dodge City, Stole My Heart (and hijacked my sense of smell) Five years in, and I’m still here. Longest two weeks of my life! Dodge City, you’ve shown me that home is where the heart is – and my heart is full of… meat… and cup cakes!
Source: Dodge City Daily Globe
