This is especially true in today’s world – with today’s election – in Wyoming for sure. I am quite concerned about today’s government, like many Americans these days. This is one of the most trying times in the history of our country. Certainly, a different type of “trying times” than we’ve experienced before. A…
Is Wyoming Becoming a Fascist State? 5 signs to watch for
The Oath Keepers are a military fascist group that is set on invading Wyoming. Is Wyoming headed toward fascism? Here are four concerning signs to watch for. Is History Repeating Itself? Out of curiosity, I googled the ages of three of the most horrendous rulers of the 20th Century Western World: Joseph Stalin, Adolph Hitler,…
Censorship of ideas in the Wyoming GOP – What happened to Freedom of Speech?
Dreams that go “poof” in the night We live in the land of the free and home of the brave. But freedom does not mean the same to everyone. Without freedom of speech, we would not be free, and yet, the Wyoming GOP Central Chair, Frank Eathorne is making sure anyone who speaks out of…
Children of Incarcerated Parents
You would think with all the talk of what a bad childhood does to people, you would think our society would be more cognizant of protecting our children from experiencing trauma in the first place, and keeping them safe instead of throwing them to the wolves. We throw them to the wolves when their…
How Loneliness and Isolation Can Lead to Suicidal Thoughts
Belongingness – or rather lack of belonging – contributes significantly to suicide in the elderly and young children. Belonging to a group and our memories of the past help us connect with the world and one another. This post explores what happens when that connection is broken, when a person no longer feels they belong? …
The Embarrassing Facts of Suicide in Hot Springs County
Did you know suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States? The most embarrassing fact of suicide in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, though, is that it currently ranks #1 in the nation. Nationally, as of February 2020, Wyoming ranks #1, leads the pack in suicides. As you can see in…
What is your defiinition of justice?
The law is not to be used for retaliation or carrying out grudges, but that is what it is used for, more often than we care to admit. The law is meant to protect and serve both parties, to make sure justice is carried out – i.e., both sides satisfied with the fair outcome. What…
In the America I came from…
In the America I came from, people were kind to one another. No matter how they felt about you on a daily basis, if you had a problem – a death in the family, a catastrophe, or even just needing a cup of sugar, your neighbors would be there. In the America I came from,…
