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Serving Southern Jefferson County in the Great State of Montana
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That one guy who does voice-over for movie promos must be filthy rich. Someone is last in line for the British throne. Getting fat is fun, but being fat is not fun. Getting thin is not fun, but being thin is fun. None of the villains in The Incredibles movies have powers. The average person wouldn’t mind doing something until someone told them to do it. Disabled people are going to become some of our first cyborgs. People who turn the music up to full volume and force others to listen to it generally have the worst taste in music. Each year, 8...
The birth of a child is a life-changing experience and a positive event for most people. Some people dream of having children but are unable due to medical, health, or unknown reasons. Others encounter health complications either with the mother or child during the pregnancy. I have consoled couples and individuals in some difficult times, so I recognize that there is some pain. In fact, I recall a new father calling me on a dark, wintery late night as he traveled to see his wife and premature son whose little life was in the balance. Tears...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, this week you may invite a friend over who shares all of his or her good energy with you. It’s just the boost you need right now to have a positive few days. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 You may have an urgent need to get physically active, Taurus. That can propel you to get a gym membership or to organize a walking club with some local friends. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 You are brimming with energy right now, Gemini. It’s only a matter of figuring out what to do with it. A painting or other home renovation project could be the...
While remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic lowered reported instances of bullying, parents fear that, for some students, going back to school will mean going back to being bullied. “With the prevalence of technology and social media, you’re forced to be concerned. Now kids can be bullied in the privacy of their own home,” said Tomas, a father of three who lives in Oakley. Now 15 years after the inception of National Bullying Prevention Month in October, technology’s ever-greater presence in children’s lives has given bullying a new out...
Dear Editor, I recently attended a talk on Democracy at the Mansfield Center at the University of Montana featuring former congresswoman Liz Cheney and former governor Marc Racicot. Despite the self-inflicted chaos and commotion infecting our nation, their overall message was encouraging. Both speakers thought our country would be able to survive these times of conflict and controversy. However, they added that in order for our Democratic Republic to endure, all of us need to play a part in...
Dear Editor: This past summer, my husband and I had occasion to make use of Whitehall Public Transportation's ride service, my husband more often than I did. What a blessing it is to have this service in this town. We are so appreciative of how efficient, how accommodating, and just plain nice they are. This is a wonderful part of our town. Also, our thanks go out to Ryan, from Jefferson Valley EMS, who gave such good out-patient care to my husband after his surgery. There are many good aspects...
Men are trained to never assume a woman is flirting with them. Women are trained to always assume a man is flirting with them. It’s easy to make everything a conspiracy when you don’t know how anything works. No one ever dresses up like Santa Claus for Halloween. When gas inevitably reaches $10+ gallon, most gas stations will need new gas price signs to accommodate that extra digit. 8 generations ago, 128 people having an intimate relationship with another person led to your existence. You know your life is starting to go downhill when the loca...
One sight that I get a kick out of is seeing a person driving down the road singing out loud to music. Are you a person who does this? From time to time, you might see me doing the same thing. Entertaining music is intertwined with our culture and many genres suit us. Music conveys attitudes, ideas, emotions and so much more. In the context of Christianity, music is also entertaining but another important element exists; worship, a person’s expression of appreciation towards God. Doctor Luke in chapter one of his account gives us details a...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, unless you are ready to take charge and spearhead an initiative for change, you may have to simply go with the flow this week. Think on it. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Ideas for creative projects keep popping up in your mind, Taurus. It’s just a matter of figuring out which avenue you want to explore and then finding the time to make it happen. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, some shake-ups at work may leave you wondering how secure things will be for you moving forward. Start asking a few pointed questions. CANCER Jun 2...
Dear Editor, Try that in a small town? I did. My family was met with vitriol, resentment, and judgment because we weren't born in that small town. Try that in a small town? I did. I spent time in the sea of vitriol, resentment, and judgment only to have my head kept above water by some of the most genuine and kind families I know. Let's please try to be less of the former and more of the latter, no matter what the size of our town. Signed by a person who grew up in this small town and now lives...
Dear Editor, This letter is not in response to anyone. It IS, however, a bit of a diatribe! The main subject of this letter may engender a negative response among certain people in this town; but then, sometimes the pot just NEEDS to be stirred! Not to be too negative though, it would seem that, for the last few thousand years, since the beginning of time, human beings have committed many atrocities in the name of their favored deity, or "God." Basically, what it comes down to is, that if you...
Someone having a bunch of garbage in their car is a sign that they don’t litter. One person has had the smelliest fart any human has ever had, and never knew it. Some people hate tourists in their city, but then expect hospitality when being tourists themselves. The fastest way to end world hunger is to not feed anyone. People used to mostly see a better future; nowadays most people can only see the inevitable doom. Gold and diamonds only have their insane value because humans think shiny rocks are pretty to look at. It’s hard to let som...
Georgia, I have a question, How do vegetarians feel about being made of meat? They look delicious - do they know how tasty they are? Hungry Dear Hungry, Well, Hungry, I’m worried about why you are asking this question. Yes, we are all made of “meat” but if you are feeling the urge to eat a vegetarian, I urge you to seek professional help immediately. With love, Georgia Georgia, I have a question, Is the movie SURFS UP based on a true story? My kids love this movie and I would love to take them to meet the cast on our next family trip! Cowab...
Do you like surprises? I do but only if they are “good” ones. LOL. Honestly, I’ve become a more organized person and generally, I function by a schedule even though last-minute changes come up. Those “monkey wrenches” can throw us by surprise, right? Luke introduces us as readers to possibly one of the most famous births in history. Of course, I’m referring to Jesus Christ’s birth. The “Good News” as many like to refer to this miraculous birth had to come as quite a shock for this young betrothed Jewish couple, Joseph, and Mary. “In the sixth m...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, a project you thought would be done quickly is taking more time than expected to be completed. Don’t fret over it too much, as things will work out in the end. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 There are just a few obstacles that you need to get past before it is smooth sailing for a bit, Taurus. Use these roadblocks as learning opportunities as you go along. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, when someone approaches you saying they have a good deal for you, there are certain questions you should ask before moving ahead. It’s imp...
On Sunday, September 10, it was my honor to participate in the inaugural Boulder Ideas Festival, hosted by The Boulder Monitor. This event featured innovators, leaders, artists, poets, and more. The seven speakers invited by Editor Keith Hammonds included MJ Williams, a jazz trombonist and vocalist; John Adams, the Founder and Executive Director of Montana Free Press; one of my best friends Stevie Croisant, founder of We Are HER; Lisa Ernst, a ceramic artist; my neighbor and friend Vaia Errett,...
People have been going to CVS for decades but no one knows what it stands for without looking it up. Blankets aren’t warm; YOU are warm, blankets just seal in the heat. Growing up is realizing that Batman definitely takes a ton of steroids. With more than 8 billion people on planet Earth alone, we are very successful as a species. In the year 2000, there were people alive who were born in the late 1800s. With Earth’s helium reserves running out, our grandkids/great-grandkids will likely never have the opportunity to inhale helium and make fun...
Biblical arguments and debates in Christian circles about “belief” have abounded over the years, especially when it comes to faith and healing. Here’s my two cents…as humans we are rather frail and at times even the best among us doubt God. This is true of the disciples who sat directly under Christ’s teaching, they watched him heal people and stand up to the Jewish opposition. Some will almost chastise Thomas for doubting the risen Savior who stood physically before him since he insisted on touching Christ’s nail scars. I’m not going to be o...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 There is nothing wrong with a bit of self-indulgence, Aries. But you do not want to go overboard with your treats and other must-haves. Moderation is key in everything. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 You have a no-nonsense bearing that immediately has people drawing close to you and trusting you, Taurus. Put that out in full force as you try to win favor on the job this week. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, don’t let your quest for excitement pull you in too many different directions right now. You need to stick to one plan for a certain...
No fast food chain has beef nuggets. You can really torture a masochist by not torturing them. The Winter Olympics are actually 100% water sports. Pregnant women are landlords. Humans never moved out of caves; we just started building and living in our own custom caves. Companies don’t like employees talking about their salaries but expect you to tell them your salary from your previous job. The higher your phone battery percentage is by the end of the day, the better your day was. Top secret documents used to be kept on computers to keep t...
Georgia, I have a question, How do you block fact-checkers on Facebook? I am SO SICK of this crap popping up on my social media? Sick of Facts Dear Sick, How about posting the truth? That might be the answer - just a thought. With love, Georgia Georgia, I have a question, What percentage of water is celery? I know celery has virtually no nutrition in it. It’s basically all water, so if that is true, what percentage of water is celery? Big on Percentages Dear Big, You may be “big on percentages” but I don’t think you understand how they work......
Throughout history, countless unanswered prayers are spoken, some trite and many others sincere from those who honor God. What are some unanswered prayers you have? In time we may get discouraged, thinking God doesn’t care or is somehow inattentive. We may feel that Heaven’s hotline is shut down or out of service. Sincere and selfless prayer is a very intriguing subject. Do we simply wish God to be our “sugar daddy in the sky” and give us everything we ask for? Or is God quite the opposite, just the Great Creator who cares little about our liv...
ARIES Mar 21/Apr 20 Your compassion takes you many places, Aries. This week you may be compelled to reach out and do more volunteer work for a nonprofit that you hold dear. TAURUS Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your friends need you to be steady this week, and that’s just what you will give them. You like being in a leadership role and someone others can depend on. GEMINI May 22/Jun 21 Right now your to-do list is very small, which means you have loads of free time for recreational activities if you choose. Otherwise, you can simply bask in having n...
Montana is facing a growing housing crisis, driven by an influx of out-of-state home buyers and telecommuters. This is pushing up prices, making it difficult for Montanans to find affordable housing, and increasing residential property taxes. A solution I propose for consideration is to change the way property taxes are calculated for vacation homes and short-term rentals. Currently, all residential properties are taxed at the same rate, regardless of whether they are owner-occupied, rented out long-term, rented out short-term, or vacation...
Dear Editor, This is a story about THE SIGN and so much more. It started pretty much like any other day, then took an unexpected turn. Or maybe, not so unexpected. On the road to Butte, headed up the pass, I pull into the rest area. A familiar shade of green is illuminated by the sunlight. Woah! What? I was kind of shocked - laying in the mud, half of it suffocated beneath the trash dumpster was THE SIGN. JESUS CHRIST 2020 is all that was visible, but I knew what the hidden words under the...
