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In the Wyoming legislative session that starts today (Tuesday), repealing gun free zones will be back on the menu. Rep. Jeremy Haroldson’s (R-Wheatland) House Bill 125, amended several times to … more
We have arrived at the beginning of the 2025 legislative session. This session will be very different from other recent sessions, with new leadership, new committee makeups, and a lot of new … more
Most of society spends a lot of time with their eyes focused on what’s in the palm of their hands. They seek out popularity, power, love and happiness from a small device just inches from their … more
While 2024 was a year full of blessings, new experiences and so much happiness, it has also caused a problem in my household so profoundly inconceivable: I have become the spare human to my … more
When I decided to run for office, I knew I wouldn’t win unless I talked to the voters in my district, understood their priorities and listened to them.  By the grace of God, I won my … more
Well, yet another year is upon us and that makes about 2,025 of them, give or take. After so many, I can't help but reminisce about how scared I was back in the 80s when I heard Nostradamus had … more
Welcome to 2025, this looks to be a great year and there’s no better way to kick it off than by visiting Park County libraries and enjoying all we have to offer. January means it’s time … more
Since we were already helping Lunny move over Christmas, we stayed a few extra days, forcing me to cook, which is always against my will. I don’t like to cook at other people’s houses and … more
We have come to the end of 2024. The end of a year always calls for reflection and renewal. It is a time to look back at the past year and make plans for the coming one. I am certain there are … more
A re you tired of being lied to? I am. All right, let me qualify that. I am tired of deception, manipulation and misstatements in public forums. Not every provable falsehood is a deliberate lie. … more
Do you have a special Christmas memory? What a silly question. Sure you do. One of mine still makes me chuckle 60 years hence. The ageless “full disclosure” timing on the Jolly Old … more
Though I have never met her, I love Gary’s mom. Gary Staebler is a Tribune designer and online guru. He’s a kind man with a wicked sense of humor (if you listen closely) and both … more
Twenty five years ago the world was ending. Y2K was going to be the end of the world as we knew it. (For everyone reading this over the age of 40, you just sang the song).  Somehow we survived. … more
It’s Christmas time again! I’m sure you’ve noticed it by now: the smells, the sounds, the feels. It seems that no matter how early the preparations start (too early these days in my … more
As Thanksgiving has come and gone, and other holidays approach, many people feel a mix of emotions. While there’s excitement about decorations, family dinners and gift-giving, it is not … more
If everything is better with bacon, then Christmas is nothing without eggnog. In fact, much like the holiday season itself, it’s a shame it’s not celebrated all year long. I love … more
People Magazine claims the sexiest man alive is John Krasinski. Now, it wouldn't be realistic for me to bemoan not being considered, as I seldom leave the house, thus few are even aware of just … more
I’ve been feeling a little old lately.  My right knee gives me a little trouble in the cold, I’m in bed by nine most nights. I haven’t found any grays yet, but that could … more
Today’s fractured missive blatantly pirates the iconic “You might be a Redneck if …” comedy of Jeff Foxworthy. For this I make no apologies. First, he seems like a nice guy unlikely to make a … more
Why did your parents name you with the name you have? If you are a parent, why did you choose to give the names to your children that you did? More than likely, it’s because you liked the name or … more
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