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"Everybody Lies." The book title almost jumped out at me from a library shelf.   It’s subtitle was less titillating but provided a hint at an explanation for the claim: Big Data. New Data. … more
September is National Library Card Sign Up Month. This is the time of year when the Park County Libraries like to remind everyone if they don’t have a library card to make sure to stop by and … more
As we draw near, ever so near, to the end of summer (deep saddened sigh), I sit and ruminate on numerous conversations I’ve had with folks around town. They inevitably start something like … more
Hello. I don’t like burying the lede, so I’ll just come right out and say it: I’d like to introduce myself as the new editor of the Powell Tribune. I’m excited to help … more
Since she’s been gone, I have a lot more room on my couch; since she’s been gone, I can golf all day long if I feel like it; I can run through the house screaming; no one will ever hear … more
Anyone who is around me much knows I love to talk. I don’t mean “talk” as in a bad thing, I mean actually having conversations with people. Honestly, I love to talk about most … more
How lucky we all are that we live in such a lovely area with fabulous scenery, temperate weather (most of the time) with well-defined seasons, a well-run, safe city boasting about all the amenities … more
I recently read an article informing parents about essentials for a college freshman, without one single mention in reference to selling a kidney to pay for books. Actually, most of the ideas were … more
This past Sunday the lectionary assigned was a fitting passage for the current times, but a risky scripture to preach (Luke 12:49-56). One of my first thoughts was to preach the history of the … more
There is much about Wyoming that our visitors adore. Lots of room, peace and quiet — good neighbors, and a great heritage. We’re one of the smallest states in the union — but a … more
Sometimes you just have to wonder about where the human brain and body’s adaptability will hit its limits.  We keep pushing those, and the more there are of us the more outrageous and … more
The last time this column appeared in the Tribune, my wife and I had been directed to a large hospital in Bend, Oregon, so I could have my head examined. The concern was that the combination of a … more
This past year, I made the decision to take up running as part of my workout routine. Growing up, I would roll my eyes and find every reason to get out of running, especially that dreaded mile we had … more
Sometime in June or maybe early July, a bit of cabin fever infected my bride and me.  The main symptom of the malady was the urge to go on a trip, and we begn to explore the possibility. … more
You know how they say opposites attract? Maybe it’s true. Gar and I are very different.   He’d say, “Ya, she’s different; you have no idea.”   In my … more
I’m starting year 25 without one of my biggest supporters. Jay Collins, Northwest College’s head men’s basketball coach who was 41, died in his sleep the morning of July 31. … more
With around 20% of Park County and Wyoming now being considered “seniors” and so classified for economic and social purposes, it’s interesting to look at what sociologists and … more
One of the resounding messages that comes through the Bible is God’s care for the vulnerable, defenseless, the alien… that is, those who live at the very edges of society.   … more
Powell holds a special place in our hearts even now, nearly 20 years after we grudgingly returned to Nebraska. Anyone left alive in your fair city who knew us well when we lived among you then is … more
One evening, a woman in Brisbane, Australia, sat down on a toilet and was promptly bit on the rear by a 5-foot carpet python that was curled up in the commode’s water. She called a snake … more
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