Homely Days, Handsome Nights

In this episode, Jason shares the story behind a recent Facebook profile picture that sparked a surprising compliment: “The older you get, the more handsome you become.” That simple line stuck like a burr in his saddle and got him pondering the passage of time, the stories etched into a weathered face, and the common belief that people lose their looks as they get older. Jason challenges that idea, reminding listeners that aging doesn’t always mean fading — sometimes it means becoming more striking, more confident, and more authentic.Homely Days, Handsome Nights © 2025 Jason CurtmanA lady once told me, with a wink and a smile,“Cowboy, you’re handsomer now than you were by a mile.”It stopped me dead cold, like a bronc in mid‑stride,And I pondered my past with a little lost pride.Was I ugly back then, when my boots were still shiny?When my jaw was all bony, my whiskers still tiny?Did the girls see a scarecrow, in this gangly young pup,And pray to the Lord that I wouldn’t ride up?I recall those days awkward, all elbows and knees,Hair like a haystack, teeth crooked as trees.I’d stand with a combRight in front of the mirror,And rub in some bees wax to look a bit dearerBut it was all useless,Cause good looks I did lack,I looked like some roadkillStuffed down in a sack.But time’s got a trick, like a sly ol’ magician,It sands down the rough with a patient precision.Now wrinkles are badges, my grin’s weathered leather,And somehow I’m better than I ever was… ever.So I tip my hat kindly, and chuckle with grace,Ugly was practice for this handsome old face.The compliment’s sweet, but it leaves me amazed:Was I truly that homely in my youthful days?www.libertyheritageradio.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cowboycantos.substack.com