Little Pasture on the Prairie

I will soon be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of moving to the ranch. The following was written soon after… “Sometimes I wonder how this happened,” the man of the ranch says.

Stray Thoughts: Epitaph for Atlas

It is the 10th anniversary (Oct. 3, 2013) of the Cattleman’s Blizzard, formerly known as Winter Storm Atlas. Most people can scarcely remember that storm, which came out of nowhere and killed a hundred thousand animals.

The secret to losing weight

People often think they need to lose weight. The hard part, of course, is following through on that desire in a sustained and successful manner. Here are a few of the ways people do lose weight, and the secrets of their success. Some people should not lose weight, so please talk to your doctor.

Letter to the Editor

4-H builds tomorrow’s leaders and that’s exactly what is happening in Dewey County.

Stray Thoughts: Where Smoke is Blown

It is a wonderful thing to see kids growing up and learning the lessons of their own culture. Case in point…when you meet a kid who is on a daily basis highly respectful, it is an almost foregone conclusion that the kid comes from equally respectful parents and grandparents.

This week, and every week, newspapers are for you

Americans have more media options than ever. We are inundated with stories, memes, videos and promotions 24 hours a day. Most of us are on social media, which is built to provide an endless feed of content to keep us glued to our screens.

Little Pasture on the Prairie

Balance is something often sought but rarely attained. Twice a year, however, for a brief moment, the earth achieves it. On the equinoxes, the planet stands suspended, the day and night equally long, light and dark perfectly matched in their powers.

Exercise for healthier aging

We all know that exercise is great for our overall health. Exercise is important for our cardiovascular health of course, which is why the American Heart Association recommends 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise every week.

Stray Thoughts: Highly evolved?

I was watching a program on YouTube in which a herd of zebra was being followed by an aggressive and hungry pack of hyenas. They isolated one from the rest, then one by one took turns choking it and attacking its weakest parts, pulling and ripping until it’s guts were exposed.

The Struggles of a Single Mother

When I was a kid, my single mother would run through cycles of boom and bust. Money was very tight with one income earner, no government help, and seven kids.