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From Urban to Rural: A City Boy’s Quest for Cowboy Boots

May 28, 2015May 26, 2015 by Nick Como

I grew up in New York City, listening to punk rock and hip hop, spending most of my time at record stores and tattoo shops. It was as urban of an upbringing as you might imagine. With the exception of one or two trips a year “up to the country,” I rarely laid eyes on … Read more

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