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Cramming a summer into just one week
My oldest son has been talking about joining the National Guard since he graduated last spring, and he took a year to think about it and get a couple of semesters of college under his […]
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Great Outdoors
Is it just me, or is it hot out there?
I spent a large part of last weekend sprawled out in my recliner in my basement, complaining about the heat. It’s far too early in the year for that. I shouldn’t be griping about scorching […]
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Remember the fallen this weekend
If you get Monday off for Memorial Day, take some time to pay tribute to people you’ve loved and lost. It’s a day for remembering those who fought for our country, as well as those […]
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While there’s still some summer, do summer stuff
My family is milking the summer for all it’s worth this year. We’re trying to get away at every opportunity to do something fun, see something new, and attempting to take advantage of everything Wyoming […]
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Beat the heat with a trip to the high country
I can’t stand heat. I’d rather be cold than hot. Part of it is just how I’m wired. I just don’t do well when I’m overheated. If I’m doing any kind of exercise, I sweat […]
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Remember those who gave all this weekend
If you get Monday off for Memorial Day, take some time to pay tribute to those who have died for our freedom. It’s a day that was originally called Decoration Day, way back at the […]
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Stick with floating if you go tubing
If you’re really adventurous, you might add some spice to a tubing trip. My friends Blair and Val introduced me to the fine art of river tubing when I was in high school, and looking […]
Great Outdoors
The summer is already booked
How do I do this every year? Before the summer even starts, I’ve already committed myself for every minute of vacation time I have available. I guess I ought to point out that not every […]
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Get to the high country to beat the heat
I can’t stand heat. I’d rather be cold than hot. Part of it is just how I’m wired. I just don’t do well when I’m overheated. If I’m doing any kind of exercise, I sweat […]
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Summer lightning shows are spectacular
Like much of the West, we could often stand to get a bit more rainfall. That’s not really the case this year, because we’ve had more than our fair share. We’ve had quite a few […]