by Alan | Oct 3, 2020 | History
Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s passing on September 18th brought the nation’s flags to half-mast. Millions mourned the passing of this great lady, who served on the Supreme Court for 27 years. The following week marked the anniversary of Sandra Day O’Connor’s swearing in as...
by Alan | Jul 23, 2020 | History, Podcast
Before the start of this crazy pandemic, my friend Russell True asked me if I would cohost a podcast with him. I wasn’t sure what a podcast was, and I’m not sure if I know what it is now. My background and heritage are all about dirt, sand, rocks, grass and livestock....
by Alan | May 6, 2020 | History
We all need a chuckle these days. Here’s one that I hope at least brings a smile. One of the first things I learned when ranching in the Midwest was to circle May 10 on the calendar. This was the day ranchers moved their livestock to summer pastures. My “livestock”...
by Alan | Apr 20, 2020 | History
During these days of COVID-19 quarantines, our animal friends are important in our lives. Just their presence can lighten the stress and anxiety so many of us feel. Even during less tumultuous times, pets have been important in my life. One of the pets embedded in Day...
by Alan | Jan 20, 2020 | History
I’m an avid University of Arizona basketball fan and was at a game the other week with my friend Jimmy Patterson. At one point during the game, Jimmy pointed to a fellow walking on the floor. “There’s Bob Baffert,” he said....
by Alan | Dec 17, 2019 | Books, History
My parents were readers and instilled a love of books in my sisters and me. I remember many a happy hour as child sitting next to my mother as she read and reread my favorite books. For years, my coffee table has had a healthy pile of books on it. Fiction. History....
