by Alan | Sep 11, 2021 | History
On Monday, September 13, 2021, PBS will premiere the documentary “Sandra Day O’Connor: The First.” I’ve already got my favorite chair reserved and the popcorn popped. PBS most likely chose this date because it just before the 40th anniversary of Sandra officially...
by Alan | Jul 24, 2021 | History, Podcast
Saturday, July 24th marks the 17th annual National Day of the Cowboy. The purpose of the day is to celebrate the contribution of the Cowboy and Cowgirl to America’s culture and heritage. In the words of former President Bush, as posted on the organization’s website,...
by Alan | Jul 2, 2021 | History
This is the time of year that desert-dwellers have one eye to the sky and fingers and toes crossed hoping for RAIN. So far, this summer has been tough for ranchers. And firefighters. And for all those folks sweating it out in the Northwest. Is cloud seeding an answer?...
by Alan | Apr 9, 2021 | History
I’ve had a lot of animal friends over the years. Just thinking about them still makes me smile. In honor of National Pet Day, April 11, I thought I’d introduce you to one of my favorites, a little sparrow hawk named Sylvester. During roundup one spring, I noticed a...
by Alan | Dec 19, 2020 | History
It’s that time of year. Well, in normal times, it would be that time of year. Things are changed up this year. But there are memories of past holidays that still bring a smile to my face. One that recently popped into my mind was from Lazy B days. My fraternity...
