Big Sky Writer

I had a birthday a couple of months ago and felt pretty good about being alive.

And then I ran across a report that put a damper on my day.

It was just a number.

Only a number.

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Thomas Sowell, an American economist, wrote book in 2000 called Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy.

“It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong.”Thomas Sowell

Think about that for a minute.

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Winter in Montana is no joke—especially when you weren’t born here. In this lighthearted piece, I share my battle with snow shoveling, my close encounter with a driveway snowbank, and a few reflections on surviving the cold. Plus, a quick update on my latest writing project and some recommendations for Valentine’s Day gifts. Grab a cup of something warm and join me for a snowy adventure! ❄️

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You probably know people who say all the “right things” but whose lives demonstrate something very different than what they say.

We give those people — “them” — a number of names: phony, hypocrite, two-faced, pretender … to name just a few. Many of those names are less-than-kind.

But whatever you call “them”, you have to admit it’s a pretty common human condition. People have been talking a game they don’t live for a long time.

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As the dust settles from the recent elections, it’s worth reflecting on an observation often attributed to Milton Berle:

“You can lead a man to Congress, but you can’t make him think.”Milton Berle

While this quip might seem unfair to our elected officials, it’s hard not to recall moments that make you wonder—like the time a congressman expressed concern that an island might tip over if the military stationed too many resources there.

In fairness to the Congressman, when critics pointed out that islands are mountain peaks rising from the ocean floor—not flat, floating thingies—he later claimed he was just joking. Whether or not that’s true, the incident highlights the colorful moments that often accompany public office.

NOTE: Although Berle is widely credited with this quote, some attribute it to other sources. Regardless of its origins, the humor and insight resonate across generations.

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In a speech at an Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast in 1984, President Ronald Reagan emphasized the importance of recognizing God sovereignty in our national life.

Reagan stated that democracy and the nation itself would not survive if the people forgot that we are one nation under God.

“… without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure. If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.”

President Ronald Reagan

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I absolutely loved working at the 91st Evacuation Hospital. I learned so much and felt I had acquired some useful skills that I would be able to use in helping others, but I have to admit I was looking forward to returning home.

Home being Hawk Hill.

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Imagine a world where your pillow adjusts to stop your snoring, a smartwatch tracks your sleep cycles, and a robot mows your lawn. Two weeks ago, I stepped into that future at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where over 140,000 people gathered to witness cutting-edge innovations from more than 4,500 exhibitors.

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Travel in our world today is always an adventure.

I recently attended CES 2025 in Las Vegas and thought I’d share a few observations about my travel experiences.

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Have you ever imagined a church in a shopping mall? In this piece, I explore some of the challenges my church has faced in trusting God's plan for finding a home for our congregation.

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