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The Human experience includes the standard requirement to choose right and wrong and has always been accountable when it comes to good and evil. Each of us has the free will to choose how we live and no matter how much we brag about being independent, there is no such thing as walking through this...
There are many reasons why some people are reluctant to get help for their mental health or addiction issues.   In addition, many people are not sure what to do when encouraging someone to get the help they need for their mental health.   As a result, here are seven suggestions on how to convince a...
The 2024 legislative session has revealed a lot about the state of Wyoming politics.  As with most legislative sessions, we have seen both calculated grandstanding and remarkable instances of selflessness.  Our elected officials have wrestled over big issues, and by watching that process, we can...
People in Weston County have many opportunities to make a difference and be active in our community, and never seem to fail to step up when they see a need.   But it appears that many of you are not aware of how many different volunteer boards exist to meet our needs and improve our quality of life...
When it comes to sports, there’s a difference between disappointment and regret.   Whatever sport you play, and however great of an athlete you may be, disappointment is inevitable at some point in your sports endeavors.   You are going to get beat by someone or by another team. You are going to...
The Human experience includes the standard requirement to choose right and wrong and has always been accountable when it comes to good and evil. Each of us has the free will to choose how we live and no matter how much we brag about being independent, there is no such thing as walking through this...
I wish to start my comments by reframing a catchphrase attributed to James Carville in the 1992 presidential campaign. It’s the patient!   The hallmark of patient-centered care is the relentless focus on the patient and the individual’s particular health care needs. It is the “why” of what we do....
The state of Wyoming has taken a significant step in addressing its longstanding struggle with high suicide rates by implementing the 988 suicide hotline.   This critical tool in the fight against suicides has proven to be an invaluable resource for individuals facing mental health crises in the...
I dealt with fear and anxiety for over twenty years and there are 21 facts that I discovered during my mental health struggles that can help anyone who struggles with fear and anxiety.    Knowing these important mental health facts can save someone you know a lot of time and money in the long run...
Many livestock producers and private landowners around the state are recertifying their private pesticide applicator licenses before they expire on April 30, 2024.    One concept that is worth keeping in mind this season is Integrated Pest Management or IPM. In this strategy, a variety of tools and...

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