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In contrast to the bountiful moisture of the past few weeks, the last few years were relatively dry in our region. Along with several new record low temperatures during the winter of 2022-2023, these conditions have severely stressed many trees in the northeast Wyoming landscape.
I have received...
Wow, what a whirlwind the 2023 Independence Day holiday turned into here at Stearns Haus on Sunset Street. Those of you who have read recent segments of my ramblings are already aware that part of the Stearns Clan was expected here, to help me celebrate. I counted excitedly and tallied carefully...
There are few things that we in Wyoming hate more than taxes. This sentiment was on full display at recent meetings of the legislature’s Revenue Committee, where legislators heard significant public comment decrying increases in property taxes and urging the legislature to do something about it....
Ah, yes, the warm, sunny days of July are here. Summer is in full swing with vacations, weekend barbecues, camping and numerous other outdoor activities. Coolers filled with soft drinks, adult-only drinks and other cooling concoctions abound. Some days there is nothing better than having a sweating...
I’m still very much in the learning stage when it comes to that subject. Mine is a stronger heart than it was before my heart attack, and my love for my grandchildren is one of the strongest loves I’ve experienced in three quarters of a century.
But I didn’t “learn” about a grandmother’s heart,...
Weston County’s lovely senior center has a brand new, beautiful floor! It was initiated by a small, happy, congenial crowd on Friday night, June 23 when Bill Haley’s Western Ramblers set toes tappin’ with their traditional country stylings as usual.
But later on, the mood changed.
That was...
Wednesday, June 21, heralded the arrival of summer here. I’ve been thrilling to the green lawns, beautiful blossoms and shimmering trees — or trying to, while non-stop sneezing from the cotton. “Overcome!” I encourage myself, “See how the days are lengthening. How lovely the night skies sparkle...
I read in the news about the homemade submarine that went missing while taking thrill-seeking passengers down to see the wreck of the RMS Titanic. My first thought was, too much money, too little brains.
Then I wondered, is it more than that? Is this a common trend? Are people becoming so bored...
A reader recently wrote to ask a question on the minds of many Americans: “If the courts check the other branches of government, who checks the courts?” The reader continued: “Since the Supreme Court enforces constitutional limits on the presidency and Congress through the exercise of judicial...
Happy Independence Day from all of us.
As we head into the holiday weekend, we thought it would be a good idea to remind everyone to be safe while celebrating, especially when enjoying fireworks. If you check out the Page 1 story on the open burning restrictions and fireworks, you will find...
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