Look for us on Tuesdays
Read Everything in a Single Scroll
Want to tell us something or ask a question? Get in touch.
Rough Cut Lumber
Harvested as part of thinning to reduce fire danger.
$0.75 per board foot.
Call Mike (406-882-4835) or Sam (406-882-4597)
“Experience keeps a dear school but fools will learn in no other”
-Benjamin Franklin
-
The Difference Between Bad and Worse, Good and Better
The difference explains so much of our political and voting decisions. Back in 2016, I had a choice between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. She had been active and in offices – I knew what she offered. Trump, while a famous face, had no political record. If I evaluated the two and went to describe Read more
-
After 6 Months – Fun With the New Knee
Knee replacement is a great surgery – I can understand the complaints some have, but mine is great. Sure, there’s a bit of occasional pain – but the old knee was constant and intense pain. It doesn’t feel quite right – but when the old one collapsed on me, I wound up with 6 grand Read more
-
Why Political Polling Errs
The first challenge to political polls is sampling bias. Most polls sample the whole population. In Montana, most are US citizens – but in states with larger immigrant populations, there are spots where up to 18% (writing from memory) are immigrants of one sort or another. Elections are decided by voters – so a poll Read more
-
Lawrence of Arabia and Thomas Sowell
T.E. Lawrence Read more
-
Right and Left
I saw this illustration of what has happened in political stances in our country. It struck a note with me, as the guy who drew it kept ‘me’ in the same spot over the years. I thought back, and in 2008 I had a choice between Obama and Romney, so I voted for the Libertarian Read more
-
21st Century Inflation
I saw this illustration of 21st Century inflation. I think back to my youth – I was 8 years old before we got a black and white television, and in 2025 televisions show the largest price drop – down 98%. The largest price increases – hospital services and college tuition and fees – reflect government Read more
Trego's Mountain Ear 