Dave Walsh: Between The NBA And NHL, There’s Something So Final In The Air
Dave Walsh writes: “Finals will draw all kinds of different audiences. There are, of course, those who are regular fans and followers, which make up the biggest group. … In fact, there will be some who haven’t watched a minute of NBA all season who will take a peek of the finals.
Dave Walsh4 min read
Clair McFarland: Real Girls Are Made Of Go-Carts And Antelope Skulls
Clair McFarland writes: "This little girl is even tougher than my boys. She climbs onto the trampoline with them, drops to all fours, snatches their ankles and topples them like dominoes. They dogpile her, roughing her hair into a unicorn horn above her ponytail."
Clair McFarland5 min read
Cat Urbigkit: The Adventures Of Harriet The Horrible
Harriet was raised with orphan lambs, and even at just a few months old, she was exceptionally grumpy about anyone messing with her lambs – even though it was our job to feed the lambs milk replacer numerous times a day.
Cat Urbigkit4 min read
Aaron Turpen: Here’s a 30 Facts About Cars That You Probably Don’t Know
Columnist Aaron Turpen writes, "Call these conversation starters or random 'know stuff' factoids, but there are some fascinating things to know about cars. If you’re a car nerd like I am, you definitely love spouting weird facts whenever it can be worked into everyday conversation."
Aaron Turpen6 min read
Dave Simpson: Anybody Else Feeling The Anger?
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "Does the state that voted most enthusiastically for Trump like these attacks on DeSantis?"
Dave Simpson4 min read
Rod Miller: The TikTok Generation Inherits The Big Empty
Columnist Rod Miller writes, "We need to pass along to the TikTok Generation a profound respect for nature. They need to have a sure and certain knowledge that this place will kill you if you are careless. And that survival often means relying on your neighbors."
Rod Miller4 min read
Dennis Sun: Memorial Day Is Not Just A Holiday
Columnist Dennis Sun writes, "It is that time of the year in which we celebrate Memorial weekend, especially Memorial Day on Monday. I hope everyone celebrates for the right reason – to honor fallen soldiers who died serving their country."
Dennis Sun3 min read
Bill Sniffin: Hey Grads, Why Work? Doesn’t The Government Owe You A Living? Sit Back and Enjoy Life!
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "Previous generations were looking for companies that would employ them forever when they graduated from high school. Such companies are hard to find today.”
Bill Sniffin6 min read
Dave Walsh: Track And Field Is Back Outdoors Where It’s At Its Best
Dave Walsh writes: “Like most, I prefer a clear day. It can be cool, but not freezing cold. I don’t mind bundling up a bit, but I don’t want to sit and shiver. I like the game to be played on a dry surface. Slipping and sliding on a slick surface can alter the game.”
Dave Walsh4 min read
Letter To The Editor: Susan Stubson Should Be Ashamed
Dear editor: "I wonder if Susan Stubson has ever written a 1736-word op-ed piece for the New York Times to condemn the riots and horrendous destruction by Antifa and BLM?"
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Cat Urbigkit: Oddities from the News -- Lions ‘Garden to Hunt’ & Bundy’s BBQ Standoff
Columnist Cat Urbigkit writes, "Ammon Bundy is having another standoff, dubbed the #BBQStandoff by one of his detractors, Devin Burghart of the Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights."
Cat Urbigkit5 min read
Dave Simpson: That's The Craziest Thing I Ever Heard
Columnist Dave Simpson writes, "How on earth have we reached a point at which men dressed in women's clothes, 'twerking' for audiences often including youngsters, and simulating sex, is considered worthy of a how-to seminar at the University of Wyoming?"
Dave Simpson4 min read