This one included. Everyone loves to see their name in the paper, except in the OBITUARY COLUMN! What is the old saying? “I get the morning paper and read the obituaries first to see if I am there. If I’m not, it’s a good start to the day.” We are[Read More…]
Tag: Newspapers
Loose Ends: The decision-making process
My first introduction to rural western life included life experiences offered by local sheep and cattle ranchers. Today with the number of pioneer ranches decreasing, they continue to carry on seasonal traditions and often include newcomers to participate in the yearly rituals. Whether it be branding calves, shearing sheep, or[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Extra, extra
Growing up in a small town, we always got a newspaper delivered to our front door. It was the main way that we got our news. Most everyone supported the local newspaper by subscribing, as well as advertising their businesses in it as well. The dailies or “big newspapers”, as[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Millennial Musings: Why my generation needs to read the paper
I’m not a fan of labels, especially ones that come with a whole set of preprogrammed behaviors, mannerisms, styles and even color schemes (ever heard of millennial pink?) But technically, I’m a “millennial.” I like the term “Generation Y” a lot better, or as I like to say, “Generation WHY.”[Read More…]