Stray Thoughts: A Small World After All

With upwards of eight billion people in 195 countries, and Earth’s surface area being approximately 197 million square miles, you would think it would be norma l to go somewhere and not meet anyone you have ever met before.

Little Pasture on the Prairie

Six weeks ago a visiting friend found an hours-old kitten in the corral. He brought her inside and I thought she was a white mouse or a tiny weasel—she looked nothing like a kitten.

Our Greatest Need

What is your greatest need? Is it a new tractor? Or a new washer/dryer? Neither, I would answer. Our greatest need is not a new thing, but a new relationship with the LORD God Almighty. Christians have this new relationship with Jesus.

Stray Thoughts: After The Call for Rain

After a long drought you finally got what you were praying for. But did you think about how you prayed and why you got so much rain? We tend to pray vigorously for the needs of our family and friends.

Little Pasture on the Prairie

For those of you who follow me on social media, you may have noticed a little black dog suddenly appearing three months ago in random photos and videos.

Letter to the Editor

How many times have you said the Pledge of Allegiance? If you are like me, it is hundreds if not thousands of times. Ever think about the ending? “With Liberty and Justice for All.

New laws impact veterans

By Greg Whitlock, Secretary South Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs Hundreds of legislative issues are considered each year by the governor, South Dakota agencies, legislators, constituents, and lobbyists.

Little Pasture on the Prairie

A missive from the summer solstice when my babies were still babies… In the garden, giant bumble bees circle the purple sage flowers. They are looking for a sweet sip. My son starts to flap his hands and shoo them away, but I stop him. “No, no!” I say, “Don’t scare them or they will sting you!

Thanks for stepping up

Last week, a group of local people (most under 50) took a big step toward reopening the local cafe at Timber Lake. R Rockin’ Bar and Grill had closed in November, 2022 and since then, the community has felt the loss in many ways.

Little Pasture on the Prairie

Every summer there is at least one hard luck case among our livestock that takes far more time and effort than everyone else combined. Sometimes it’s a calf, but more often it’s a lamb.