Opinion

One in 10 may experience a seizure in their lifetimes

Published by admin on Thu, 01/04/2024 - 3:04pm

A seizure can be one of the most frightening things for a family member, friend, or anyone to witness. However, for some people with epilepsy, seizures may be fairly common and not unexpected. Roughly 1 in 10 people may have a seizure at some point in their lifetime.

Here’s to another year

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 11:59am

Not too many folks write holiday letters anymore. Postage stamps are more expensive than ever before and it takes time — precious time that many of us don’t feel like we have — to write, print, fold, stuff, address and mail.
A growing number of of people are posting a family photo and warm wishes on Facebook or Instagram.  Simple and fast.  Nothing wrong with that.

‘Three old photos in a wallet’

Published by admin on Thu, 12/28/2023 - 11:54am

Among my Christmas cards was one from my favorite Washingtonian, Jeff Tolman, who included three columns he had written in year-s past.  It was too late to include the wonderful Christmas one, but this one, I think, speaks to all of us.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
‘Three old photos in a wallet”
“The Greeks opined that you don’t really die until the last person who remembers you passes away ... you simply live in another form.
“I’ve always believed that and so, carry three photos in my wallet.

Letter to the Editor: Rude behavior was written into the elementary play

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 1:56pm

Dear editor:
I want to congratulate the kids, Mrs. Clucas, and everyone who was involved in the grade three through five Christmas concert. It was fantastic!
Also, to clarify, my rude behavior and fake phone call at the beginning were part of the play.  I don’t think many connected my actions and the two kids’ line telling me to sit down because the show was starting, and I don’t want people to be upset with me for my behavior.
I love this time of year and wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Thanks,

Merry Christmas to all

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 1:55pm

There are Christmas cards and Christmas cookies, Christmas presents and Christmas decorations, Christmas movies and Christmas dinners.  So many things that we associate with this time of year.
None of them, however, tug at the heart strings quite like attending an elementary Christmas concert or program. At least in the eyes of this observer.
We’ve reached the end of those performances, with the kindergarten, first and second graders taking their turn on the stage Monday evening.  

Tree decorating evokes memories

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 1:53pm

I am a bit late decorating the tree this year. Decided it couldn’t just sit on the side countertop, and magically, one morning, I would get up and it would be completely decorated on the small table in front of the deck doors.
Son #4 did put it on the small table. It was partially still decorated from last year (some stray man wandered in, saw the half-decorated tree, and took it downstairs and sat it on its year-long perch down there). But it does need a bit more to make it pretty.

Prairie Doc Perspective: Unraveling some medical myths

Published by admin on Thu, 12/21/2023 - 1:53pm

Myths are just stories we tell ourselves and others to make sense of the world around us.  Myths convey beliefs or values and attempt to tell truths.  In their effort to tell the truth, myths may exaggerate or misrepresent things.  Sometimes this misrepresentation is innocent, while other times it is used as a tool to regulate or manipulate people.  Myths can be used to give a sense of power and control over an overwhelming situation.

Our favorite letters from 60 years ago

Published by admin on Thu, 12/14/2023 - 3:39pm

Dear Santa
Our favorite letters from 60 years ago
The following letters to Santa were written by elementary students way back in 1963. They appear exactly as written by the young students — no proofreader corrected the spelling then, and no proofreader corrected them now. That is part of the charm of these missives to St. Nick. Hopefully some of the youthful writers will remember if Santa filled their requests.
 

Just as in 1943, there is hope

Published by admin on Thu, 12/14/2023 - 3:37pm

It was 1943. The front page of the Greybull Standard had stories of servicemen home on leave, and a sad story about a Capt. Kizzire who had led a bombing expedition in Japanese territory in the South Pacific and was forced to abandon his plane in enemy territory. He was reported missing in action, but hopes were high that he might still be alive. Other front page stories were of local men home on leave or those who had just enlisted and left for basic training.

Wyoming Business Tips: Marketing tips for holidays

Published by admin on Thu, 12/14/2023 - 3:36pm

If you haven’t already considered how you’ll convince shoppers to buy from your store instead of your competitors, now is the best time to start. One of the simplest ways to attract customers to your store or e-commerce website is to offer deals and discounts on your products and services.
Discounts don’t just apply to Black Friday, and they don’t have to cut into your bottom line. If these discounts are successful, they can help attract more customers to your business and increase your overall sales.