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To some, the number of broken bones, ripped tendons, surgeries, infirmities, scars and near death experiences are subjects of debate for odd verbal jousts with bragging rights going to the winner. I … more
Albert Einstein said, “The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.” I’m a little sad about that because I only … more
The Trump administration’s proposed fiscal year 2026 budget request for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services would significantly cut or eliminate programs under the Older Americans … more
At our house I would remind my daughters that some of their “absolute” statements were not always accurate. An example would be, “we always have the same food at home.” Or, … more
Every morning of the legislative session, Wyoming lawmakers receive a flood of emails, texts, and hallway ambushes from lobbyists, associations and interest groups offering their “vote … more
I’ve recently begun working as secretary for Christ Episcopal Church in Cody. Having stumbled into the position through a series of the kind of divine right-place-at-the-right-time coincidences … more
When you receive bad news, what is your reaction? Perhaps, it lines up with one of the stages of grief. You might deny it. I once heard of a lady whose good friend died and she denied that it … more
Recently our Texas daughter-in-law, Gelly, looked over our grandson Rome’s shoulder. He was supposed to be doing schoolwork, but instead had googled, “What can I do with nuclear … more
W.B. Yeats, contemplating the future from the bloody quagmire of Irish civil war in 1921, wrote in one of his darker poems: “Things fall apart; the center cannot hold; mere anarchy is loosed … more
As I depart for my trip, I finalize instructions for our pet sitter. Sometimes it’s straightforward information on where to find things in the house. Other times, special circumstances arise. … more
My dad agreed with Archie Bunker that the National Enquirer was the only newspaper telling us the truth. I can still picture him falling asleep on his recliner while blowing the Enquirer upwards with … more
With winter’s icy grip on Wyoming loosening, gardeners eagerly await the rewarding spring season. Although our unique climate presents distinct challenges, with the right strategies and plant … more
My first column dubbing our late, great Al Simpson as Wyoming’s own King Arthur accidentally ran under the author name “Virginia Livingston.”  I laughed lovingly at the … more
I have often heard the story of the young boy who was flying a kite with his dad. Together they watched as their kite flew higher and higher. Eventually, the kite ran out of string and the boy … more
Another Easter is in the books, and I hope that you were able to take some meaningful and undistracted time to think about what the day means. As I was preparing for Resurrection Day services this … more
I know for a fact that I’m my own worst enemy, and I also know that I do everything to excess. It’s a disorder. Maybe I need wormed.   I’ve flown lots of zany stuff … more
Living in Wyoming, we don’t ask for much from our government. More freedom. Less regulation. But something that always makes the top of the list is a system that ensures our votes count. In … more
Wyoming must be thoughtful when it comes to its future, as we are in a perilous position. The economic drivers of our state are changing, and cracks are showing in our economic … more
As the dust stirred up by the Wyoming legislative session finally settles, let’s cast our gaze abroad again. Our “splendid isolation” does not protect us from the potential … more
In the Christian life it can be very easy for us to feel a pressure that God never intended for us to feel. Many times it can be so easy for us to compare our lives and what we’re doing to … more
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