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Your citizen legislature convened in mid-February with a mountain of priorities to deliver in a finite amount of time. This was no ordinary Budget Session. Redistricting, the biennial budget, … more
As we hurry and scurry through summer, including our consistent rain, and see the end of summer coming too swiftly (deep saddened sigh), I sit and ruminate on numerous conversations I’ve had … more
In our Wyoming home, we’ve never had television per se, only a TV for Netflix and Hulu since we don’t have cable. On our first winter jaunt to the south, Gar wanted to purchase a flat … more
When we hear the word scandalous, our minds tend to race to risque situations, of shady things that may cause our gentile, sophisticated selves to blush or become embarrassed by the sensitive nature … more
When I was growing up my dad had a distinct sounding whistle to get my attention. When we would be somewhere and I wasn’t right beside him he would whistle; it would cut through any other noise … more
Until just last year, Wyoming has led the country in the suicide death rate since 2018, according to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. This is an issue of life or … more
Fungi, such as mycelium, has a symbiotic relationship with trees. And if trees could talk, I am sure they would express their gratitude for the underground relationship they share. We will explore … more
I was having a hard time coming up with a title for my homegrown wine, but after much deliberation, I think I’ve settled on “Bedroom Wine.” Now shame on everyone who’s … more
Numerous voters, including this author, have sent a letter to the Uinta County clerk requesting to inspect ballots and other relevant materials from the 2020 election. The letter emphasizes, up … more
If you had said to me two months ago that the New York Giants would be 6-1, the New York Jets would be a game out of first place in the AFC East at 5-2 and the Philadelphia Eagles would be 6-0, I … 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
Some years ago, a book entitled “unChristian” by David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons explored how those who believe in Jesus are perceived by the non-Christian world. As expected, one of the … more
Naming children would be something we should really take time to research and contemplate. We have a son, Esjae, pronounced SJ, who tells us we should have just called him “Buddy,” … more
I wear several hats: husband, father, pastor, chaplain, football official and I’m sure I can go on and add a few more things, but I won’t. I’m sure you have your own list that you … more
As a patient, it can be challenging to navigate the health care system. This can lead to frustration and disappointment in the system itself. My intent with this article is to be both informative and … more
We’ve had a choice on American energy for decades. That choice is between encouraging energy production and infrastructure, or throwing up roadblocks. At every turn, Democrats chose to throw up … more
O beautiful for spacious skies; For amber waves of grain; For purple mountain majesties; Above the fruited plain!” The 1895 lyrics for “America the Beautiful” start out by … more
The 2024 presidential election is beginning to loom large in our public affairs. We are less than 10 months from the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary, and less than a year from Super Tuesday. … more
Guided by the Wyoming value of “save when you can,” the Legislature over several decades set up endowments and smart savings to help support the s tate and its … more
The presents are opened, boxes discarded, tree taken down, house reassembled and all has returned to what we call normalcy. If you are one to set New Year’s resolutions, they are established … more
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