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The forgotten, humbling message of Christianity

I used to listen to a Christian radio station that marketed itself on being positive and encouraging. This is strategic from a marketing perspective. In a world of negativity, bad news, and … more

By Brian Onstead | 6/2/22

Disney’s Christmas baking is no joke

Every year, just before Christmas, I bake five loaves of Potica Bread. Depending on who you ask, Potica pronounced po-teet-suh, is a Serbian, Slovenian, Croatian or Yugoslavian pastry, but it’s … more

By Trena Eiden | 12/12/23

Silly Grandpa

There are times when I have a difficult time deciding what to write about in this corner. This isn’t all that unusual. Finding a topic is often the most difficult part of producing an … more

By Don Amend | 10/11/22

Germ theory, antibiotics and our 21st century challenge

As a lover of the history of science and medicine, one of my favorite topics to read and learn about is the discovery of germ theory. Up until the mid to late 1800s, diseases had numerous other … more

By Kelly Evans-Hullinger | 11/8/22

Optimism is essential during political hard times

It is hard to be optimistic about the state of politics in our nation. Both in Washington and Wyoming, we are faced with many problems and few solutions. Elected officials refuse to work … more

By Khale Lenhart | 11/21/23

Thanksgiving memories are usually zany

Years ago, when all the kids were home and wondering what they had ever done to deserve life in a gulag with a tyrant for a mother, we had huge Thanksgivings. We always invited friends and family and … more

By Trena Eiden | 11/8/22

May is Mental Excellence Month

Your psychology is everything! The way you see yourself, the way you see others, and the way you interpret the events in your life, matter more than the events themselves. I often tell my … more

By Iuri Melo | 5/18/23

Holidays aren’t always perfect

Recently one of our offspring texted to ask if we were hosting Thanksgiving this year. I texted back, “I’m not sure because I’m cooking for a public event that day. I think … more

By Trena Eiden | 11/21/23

Thanksgiving makes for good stories

I asked friends and family what their most memorable, poignant or funniest Thanksgivings entailed. My personal favorite memento was from my second son, who said, “Our childhood Thanksgivings … more

By Trena Eiden | 11/22/22

Incredibly, a second senseless wildlife tragedy at the Newton Creek picnic area

What is it, I wonder, about the Newton Creek picnic area alongside the North Fork Highway? Is it some bizarre fatal flaw? There’s no denying ‘fatal’ is what it’s been not once … more

By Steve Moseley | 5/18/23

Christian love and showing the mark

Some years ago, my mother gave me a Rolex watch. She had been on a trip to Hong Kong and had kindly bought a nice-looking watch for me. The only catch was that it wasn’t a true Rolex. It said … more

By David Pool | 5/18/23

Let’s get ready to garden!

The ground is warming, the trees are budding, it is almost time to plant your flowers and vegetables. But, before we plant our garden, there is a lot we can do while we are eagerly waiting for the … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 4/28/23

Permitting reform will help reestablish American leadership

It is all too easy these days to complain about our elected officials. Instead, I want to commend our congressional delegation for their work towards federal permitting reform. These bipartisan … more

By Brian Boner | 7/11/23

Beards and mustaches are all the rage

Let me start by saying that I use a product to keep from having a full face of fur. As a “mature” woman, a mustache and beard are not that comical and most women my age would agree. … more

By Trena Eiden | 7/11/23

Legislative leaders need to refocus their attention

Recently, legislative leaders have taken to the pages of Wyoming newspapers to brag about the size of the state’s savings account. During a time of unprecedented inflation and out of control … more

By Rachel Rodriguez-Williams | 10/5/23

Sip and Write for your library

It seemed like a good idea. It still does, actually. I was at a Sip and Paint with a group of friends, laughing as we sipped our wine, nibbled on cheese and crackers, and played with … more

By Pat Stuart | 10/5/23

An attitude of gratitude

T his is a perfect time of year to be humming the hymn “Give Thanks” authored by Henry Smith. These are the lyrics, provided by hymnary,org: “Give thanks with … more

11/25/22

Unchanging

Change is inevitable. Now, I don’t know how that statement strikes you. For some it will bring shivers of anxiety and maybe even fear. For some of us more unstable folks, it may elicit a sense … more

By Jon Allen | 10/5/23

Proper fall garden maintenance greatly benefits spring crop yields

With Wyoming’s short growing season, it is beneficial to plant and overwinter certain crops for a spring yield. Overwinter is the process of a plant establishing themself in the warmer … more

By Katherine Clarkson | 9/23/22

Your gastrointestinal system – no reason to be grossed out!

A common lament I hear from my patients as they try to discuss a real concern they have about their body: “I’m sorry; this is so disgusting!” Their cheeks burn with shame as they … more

By Kelly Evans-Hullinger | 10/31/23