My friend forgot to renew her driver’s license, so she had to start all over again with a permit and a test. I didn’t want to do that. I thought I might be okay, though, because the state patrolman didn’t say anything the last time I got stopped for speeding.
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- By DARLA TYLER-MCSHERRY
Though it was nearly 40 (gulp) years ago, I still remember the lesson well. I was a junior at the University of Montana, and I enrolled in a course on Native American culture and language taught by renowned Cheyenne and Arapaho scholar and educator Dr. Henrietta Mann. She opened the door for…
- Michael Baron
A gift of the deed – in this case referred to as the “remainder deed” – is not something to take any less seriously than any other moves in estate planning.
- By BILL LOWMAN
Yes, your vote does count, no matter whether it’s in a local, state or national election. It’s easy for us to get “turned off” by all the political rhetoric and back and forth squabbling of opposing candidates and turn our backs on taking time to go and vote. With today’s major news sources …
- Marie Hoyer
Football season is in full swing. For those interested in the sport, there is much excitement around collegiate or professional football games. Discussions or anticipations may be high on either level long before the kickoff.
- Doreen Rosevold
It is getting harder to put together a Halloween costume. You are probably feeling the pressure about now. It’s only a couple of weeks away.
- By DARLA TYLER-MCSHERRY
The mild weather continues here in south-central Montana. The weighted clouds on this overcast Monday morning hint at rain. They remind me it’s time to do another lap in the garden to peek under the leaves and see what treasures are waiting to be discovered. Nature rewards our season-long ef…
- Michael Baron
Dear Michael: Recently, my father passed on. My mother had died some years ago. She had no will at the time of her death, but my father received everything anyway, so it did not matter.
- By BILL LOWMAN
Finally, the “dog days” of this year’s July and August are over. Rover had a very large litter! One of my dad’s favorite sayings on that subject was when he and my two brothers and I came in from a full, sweaty, hot day of hand-pitching hay racks full of loose hay, then pulling those loads o…
- By Terry Rasmussen, Jubilee Creek Farm
Whether you’re an individual or a business, you need to constantly evolve.
My parents were the best educators in life lessons, whether it was in 4-H, religion, on the farm or with family. We always knew where we stood and we always had a stellar example to follow.
- By Arvid Huisman
As I have grown older, I have witnessed an increasing frequency of funerals.
DENVER, Colo. — The U.S. economy has continued to perform reasonably well despite a growing constellation of warning signs. However, surging energy costs and extreme volatility in oil markets resulting from the ongoing Middle East conflict could shift the trajectory of the U.S. economy for t…
Editor’s note: This was originally published May 30, 2005.
- By Darla Tyler-McSherry
Every time I travel back to Lonesome Prairie, I am so acutely aware of its appropriate name.
- By Arvid Huisman
Compared with a lot of men, I’m a rather boring guy. I have no major hobbies.
I marvel at the ability of artificial intelligence to express coherent summaries of content. The world's storehouse of knowledge is indeed at our fingertips.
Years ago a somewhat wise person told me the more birthdays you have, the longer you live. This came to mind recently when I celebrated another birthday.
Only one time in my 33-year career have I witnessed an heir negotiate their own inheritance before the death of a parent.
Only one time in my 33-year career have I witnessed an heir negotiate their own inheritance before the death of a parent.
Author’s note: Over the past 14 years since retirement, I consciously removed myself from the front lines on helping rural families with their life challenges — especially in the realm of economic crisis, which some farmers are now facing again.
As a society, we are too often preoccupied with the superficial. Good looks and athletic ability too often carry more weight than a pleasant personality, a caring heart and mental acuity.
As I continue to plod my way through winter, I’ve been mindful in trying to follow my own recommendations when it comes to managing mental health.
- By Tom Barton, Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau
Farmers and business leaders say the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision striking down President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs Feb. 20 underscores the need for stability in trade policy, while also amplifying concerns about the economic strain tariffs have placed on agriculture and manufacturing…
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My friend forgot to renew her driver’s license, so she had to start all over again with a permit and a test. I didn’t want to do that. I thought I might be okay, though, because the state patrolman didn’t say anything the last time I got stopped for speeding.
Though it was nearly 40 (gulp) years ago, I still remember the lesson well. I was a junior at the University of Montana, and I enrolled in a course on Native American culture and language taught by renowned Cheyenne and Arapaho scholar and educator Dr. Henrietta Mann. She opened the door for…
A gift of the deed – in this case referred to as the “remainder deed” – is not something to take any less seriously than any other moves in estate planning.
Yes, your vote does count, no matter whether it’s in a local, state or national election. It’s easy for us to get “turned off” by all the political rhetoric and back and forth squabbling of opposing candidates and turn our backs on taking time to go and vote. With today’s major news sources …
The U.S. Supreme Court got something right (for a change) when they ruled that California can refuse to buy pork from another state if such pork is not raised to their demands.
The State Journal on March 15 reported that legislative Republicans tried to introduce a bill that would give women even fewer rights and freedoms on abortion than they had before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
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