Here are some lists to simplify over 600 articles — In my five and a half months reign of terror on Medium.com I’m humbled to have almost 900 fans. I’m pleased that there are those who enjoy my almost daily musing on this platform. You’re the fire that keeps me engaged and in constant improvement mode. As I approach 400…

It’s that first impression. — Regular readers will remember that at one time in my life I was a personnel manager for a 10-store chain in San Diego. Hiring and firing people always seemed like a coin flip. If I hire this person, will they do great or will they fail to make it past…

Everything in Montana is big — Even our snow — We’ve all heard the old saying, “It’s not the heat; it’s the humidity.” As of this writing, most of the US is experiencing warmer than usual temperatures. Ninety degrees is a ho-hum temp in most parts of our nation. Being almost a mile above sea level, and a somewhat arid…

What’s Real and What’s Fake? Inquiring Minds Want To Know — I moved to Bozeman, Montana in 1993. At that time Bozeman was about 12,000. Not big not small. Kissing the smog layer of San Diego goodbye for the clean clear Big Skies of Montana. Today the Bozeman population is over 50,000. Median homes in the Gallatin Valley are priced right…

I can’t believe I bought that. The billboard above has nothing to do with this article other than advertising, which comes in all shapes and sizes, and those who do advertising have all kinds of reasons for doing it. You will have to admit it got your attention. Many advertising…

Is the fear justified or just political hype? In today’s digital age, social media platforms have become an integral part of our lives, connecting individuals worldwide. TikTok, a video-sharing app, has emerged as a global phenomenon, captivating millions with its short-form, entertaining content. …

During times of war, homogenized news doesn’t work. — As we enter the age of Artificial Intelligence, the accuracy of our news programs is under more scrutiny than ever before. What’s true, from the censorship barrage during COVID-19 to the coverage of the events in Israel? Is the Southern border closed? Is Trump guilty? Is Biden guilty? …

Has the Time Come to Amend the Geneva Convention? — The rules of engagement no longer apply to nations and terrorist groups. The State of Israel was recently attacked by Hamas, who had taken over the Gaza Strip from the Palestinians. The media has well-documented reports of kidnappings, rapes, and the killing of innocents, including women and children. Most credible…

It’s been done before. — We still have Joe Biden as President because he’s been unable to find an exit so far. If you watched some of his recent speeches, he’s unsure how to get off the stage. Yes, sadly, it’s time for Joe to go. Full transparency: Joe is ten days older than I…